uncommon1945-1980

Germany Provisional Meter Stamp Types HB1D-2C

Name: Germany Provisional Meter Stamp Types HB1D-2C
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1950 · Variable (meter stamp)

This listing illustrates German provisional meter stamp types HB1D-2C, which were used in the early post-war period in West Germany. These machine-printed franking impressions served as postage during a time of postal system reorganization.

Introduced shortly after the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany, these meter stamps played a crucial role in maintaining postal services during the nation's reconstruction and the standardization of its new postal system.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp provisional post-war-germany

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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