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Saar 1949 Heavy Industry Reconstruction
common1945-1980

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

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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