uncommon1945-1980

Berlin Black Overprint 50 Pfennig

Name: Berlin Black Overprint 50 Pfennig
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

A 50 Pfennig stamp featuring a black overprint with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and 'BERLIN' at the bottom, applied to a pre-existing definitive stamp design.

Issued in West Berlin in 1948 during the Soviet blockade, this stamp series symbolized the city's administrative independence and ensured postal services continued despite the political division.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive post-war overprint berlin-blockade

Catalog Numbers

michel18

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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