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Pre-Olympic Days 1952
common1945-1980

Pre-Olympic Days 1952

Germany · 1952 · 90 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized depiction of an athlete, possibly a discus or javelin thrower, in motion, with the text 'Vorolympische Festtage 1952' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

Issued by West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1952 to commemorate the 'Pre-Olympic Days', a series of sporting events held in anticipation of the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games.

Printing Method

Photogravure

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

$2
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.