Posthorn with Black Overprint, Berlin

Germany · 1948 · 12 Pfennig

The stamp depicts a stylized posthorn, a common symbol for postal services, with 'DEUTSCHE POST' and 'BERLIN' inscriptions. It features a prominent black overprint, indicating its specific issue for Berlin.

Issued in 1948, this stamp is part of the 'Black Overprint' series specifically for the Western sectors of Berlin. These provisional stamps were crucial for maintaining postal services during the Berlin Blockade and distinguishing West Berlin's currency.