uncommon1945-1980

Bizone 1948 Band Overprint

Name: Bizone 1948 Band Overprint
Brand: Bizone (Germany)
Availability: InStock

Bizone (Germany) · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp features a large numeral '50' with 'DEUTSCHE POST' and 'PFENNIG' text, overprinted diagonally with the word 'BANDAUFDRUCK' (band overprint).

Issued in the Bizone of post-WWII Germany, this stamp reflects the administrative efforts to re-establish postal services in the British and American occupation zones. The 'Bandaufdruck' overprint was a specific measure for these issues, often related to currency reform or security.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

occupation post-war definitive overprint

Catalog Numbers

michel64I

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.