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MS Berlin Passenger Ship Launching

Name: MS Berlin Passenger Ship Launching
Brand: Federal Republic of Germany

Federal Republic of Germany · 1955 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features the passenger ship MS Berlin (formerly MS Gripsholm) sailing, with 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and the '20' Pfennig denomination.

This stamp commemorates the re-launching of the passenger ship MS Berlin in 1955, a significant event for post-war West Germany's maritime industry and national identity, symbolizing reconstruction and renewed international connections.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

ships transport maritime commemorative

Catalog Numbers

sg1198

scottB353

michel209

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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