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Theodor Heuss 20 Pfennig with Berlin Red Overprint
Germany · 1949 · 20 Pfennig
A 20 Pfennig definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Theodor Heuss, the first President of West Germany, overprinted with 'BERLIN' in red.
Issued in West Berlin after World War II, this stamp is part of a series for the newly established Deutsche Bundespost Berlin, signifying its postal autonomy from East Germany during the Cold War era.
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sgB27
scottB27
michelBerlin 27
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