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uncommon1945-1980
German Provisional Meter Stamp
Germany · 1955 · 20 Pfennig
A machine-applied franking impression featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a posthorn symbol, and the denomination '20 PF' at the bottom, with a wavy line cancellation.
Issued by the Deutsche Bundespost in post-WWII West Germany, these provisional meter stamps reflect the re-establishment and modernization of postal services during the early years of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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