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Germany 1948 - Mason and Peasant Woman (Thuringia Overprint)
uncommon1945-1980

Germany 1948 - Mason and Peasant Woman (Thuringia Overprint)

Germany · 1948 · 24 Pfennig

The stamp features a mason and a peasant woman, symbolizing post-war reconstruction efforts. It bears a handstamp overprint for Thuringia, specifically for Eisfeld.

Issued in 1948 by the Allied Control Authority for occupied Germany, this definitive stamp was common across the American, British, and Soviet zones. This specific example includes a regional overprint for Thuringia, highlighting the fragmented administration of post-WWII Germany.

Catalog Numbers

michel172

Image: Allied Control Authority for the occupated Germany - Soviet Zone · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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