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Cinderella (Aschenputtel) Social Welfare Stamp
common1945-1980

Cinderella (Aschenputtel) Social Welfare Stamp

West Germany (Berlin) · 1965 · 20+10 Pfennig

The stamp depicts Cinderella in a flowing ball gown, with a stylized pumpkin carriage visible in the background, illustrating a scene from the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

This stamp is part of West Germany's annual social welfare series, issued to raise funds for charitable causes. The surcharge on the stamp contributed to social programs, a common practice for German postal administrations.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michelBerlin 266

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

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
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.