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Berlin Red Overprint Posthorn Definitive
uncommon1945-1980

Berlin Red Overprint Posthorn Definitive

Germany · 1949 · 20 Pfennig

A 20 Pfennig definitive stamp featuring a posthorn design, overprinted in red with 'BERLIN' and the denomination '20'.

Issued in 1949, this stamp is part of the first definitive series for West Berlin, distinguishing its postal services from those of West Germany and the Soviet-occupied zone during the early Cold War era.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgB26
scott9N26
michelBerlin 26

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

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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