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Germany Berlin Provisional Overprint 20 Pfennig

Name: Germany Berlin Provisional Overprint 20 Pfennig
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1948 · 20 Pfennig

A German definitive stamp featuring a numerical denomination and band design, overprinted in black with 'BERLIN' and '20 PFENNIG' to indicate its provisional use in Berlin. The image shows three variations of this overprint.

Issued in 1948 during the Berlin Blockade, these provisional stamps were crucial for postal services in the Western sectors of Berlin, symbolizing the city's resilience amidst the Soviet blockade.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

provisional overprint post-war city definitive

Catalog Numbers

michelHB3C-3E

Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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