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Saar 1949 Coal Mining
common1945-1980

Saar 1949 Coal Mining

Saar Protectorate · 1949 · 20 F

The stamp depicts a stylized scene of coal mining, showing miners at work underground with industrial equipment, symbolizing the Saar region's key industry.

Issued during the Saar Protectorate's period under French administration, this stamp highlights coal mining, a crucial industry for the region's economy and a significant factor in its post-war political status.

Printing Method

Photogravure

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.