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Germany Deutsche Bundespost Type L17 Meter Stamp, 50 Pfennig

Name: Germany Deutsche Bundespost Type L17 Meter Stamp, 50 Pfennig
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1975 · 50 Pfennig

A red meter stamp impression from the Deutsche Bundespost, featuring 'GEBÜHR BEZAHLT' (Fee Paid) and a 50 Pfennig denomination (DM 0.50). The impression includes a date of January 24, 1975, and a 'BONN 1' cancellation.

Meter stamps like the L17 were widely used in post-war Germany by businesses and postal services for efficient franking, representing a significant aspect of modern postal history and automation.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history post-war-germany cancellation

Catalog Numbers

michelType L17

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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

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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