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International Saarmesse Trade Fair

Name: International Saarmesse Trade Fair
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1957 · 400 Francs

This stamp features a stylized 'S' logo, representing the Saarmesse, an international trade fair held in Saarbrücken. The design incorporates industrial and commercial symbols, promoting the event's significance.

Issued to commemorate the 1957 International Saarmesse, this stamp also marks a pivotal year for Saarland, as it officially rejoined West Germany on January 1, 1957, after a period as a French protectorate.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

trade-fair exhibition industry saarland

Catalog Numbers

sg400

scottB109

michel400

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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

$0.3

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