Germany (Berlin) 1948 16 Pfennig Black Overprint Definitive Stamp

Germany (Berlin) · 1948 · 16 Pfennig

This stamp is part of the 'Black Overprint' definitive series issued for Berlin in 1948. It features a standard German definitive design with a distinctive black 'BERLIN' overprint, signifying its use in the Western sectors of the city.

Issued during the critical period of the Berlin Blockade, these stamps symbolized West Berlin's postal independence from the Soviet-controlled East and its connection to the Western zones of Germany. They are a poignant reminder of the early Cold War division.