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Saar 1949 Heavy Industry Reconstruction
Saar Protectorate · 1949 · 20 F
The stamp depicts a large industrial complex with multiple smokestacks, symbolizing heavy industry and economic reconstruction. It is part of a definitive series illustrating various aspects of Saarland's post-war recovery.
Issued during the post-World War II period, this stamp highlights the Saar Protectorate's focus on rebuilding its economy, particularly its heavy industry, under French administration. It reflects the region's efforts towards recovery and self-sufficiency after the devastation of the war.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
michel275
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