Bizone German Post 20 Pfennig with 'Crosses and Rings' Watermark
Germany · 1948 · 20 Pfennig
A 20 Pfennig stamp of the German Post, featuring a simple design with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and the denomination at the bottom. The image highlights the 'Kreuze und Ringe' (crosses and rings) watermark visible through the stamp.
These stamps were issued in the Bizone, the combined American and British occupation zones of Germany after World War II. They represent the early efforts to re-establish postal services and civil administration in post-war Germany before the formation of the Federal Republic.
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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
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