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Germany Deutsche Bundespost 20 Pfennig Meter Stamp Type HF1

Name: Germany Deutsche Bundespost 20 Pfennig Meter Stamp Type HF1
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1960 · 20 Pfennig

This meter stamp from the Deutsche Bundespost features a simple rectangular design with 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and '20 PF' denomination in the center. It includes the machine type 'HF1' and a postmark indicating its use in Frankfurt (Main) on January 2, 1960.

Meter stamps like this HF1 type were widely used in post-WWII West Germany for franking mail, providing an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps for businesses and postal services.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postage-meter postal-history germany-post-wwii

Catalog Numbers

michelHF1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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