German Bizone 84 Pfennig with Bandaufdruck Overprint
German Bizone · 1948 · 84 Pfennig
The stamp features the numeral '84' in an oval frame, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' above. It has a distinctive 'Bandaufdruck' (band overprint) across the design.
Issued in the British-American Occupied Zone (Bizone) of Germany after World War II, these stamps reflect the provisional postal services during the Allied occupation before the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany. The overprint likely signifies a change in postal rates or a specific issue.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
