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West Berlin 1968 German Turnfest Gymnastics Festival

Name: West Berlin 1968 German Turnfest Gymnastics Festival
Brand: Germany (West Berlin)

Germany (West Berlin) · 1968 · 20 Pfennig

This stamp features a dynamic, stylized depiction of gymnasts in action, set against a backdrop of iconic Berlin landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Funkturm. It commemorates the German Turnfest (Gymnastics Festival) held in Berlin in 1968.

The German Turnfest is a major national gymnastics festival with a long tradition, and its hosting in West Berlin in 1968 was a significant cultural event, showcasing the city's vitality and resilience during the Cold War division of Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

sports gymnastics festivals berlin architecture

Catalog Numbers

sgB321

scottB321

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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