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Posthorn Definitive with Berlin Overprint

Name: Posthorn Definitive with Berlin Overprint
Brand: Federal Republic of Germany (West Berlin)
Availability: InStock

Federal Republic of Germany (West Berlin) · 1949 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized posthorn design, a common symbol for postal services, with the denomination '20 Pfennig' and 'Deutsche Post'. It bears a red overprint 'Berlin' at the top.

Issued in 1949, this stamp is part of the first definitive series for West Berlin, distinguished by the 'Berlin' overprint on stamps originally issued for the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting the city's unique post-war status.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive posthorn postal-service overprint berlin

Catalog Numbers

michelBerlin 21

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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.