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For the Youth: Herring
common1945-1980

For the Youth: Herring

West Germany · 1964 · 20 pfennig

The stamp features a stylized illustration of a herring fish, facing left, against a plain background. The denomination '20' is in the top right corner, and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' is printed along the bottom.

This stamp is part of a 'For the Youth' series issued by West Germany, typically aimed at promoting youth welfare or activities. The herring design highlights a common and economically significant fish in the region.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel412

Image: Deutsche Bundespost scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=McZack&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="McZack (page does not exist)">McZack</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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