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uncommon1945-1980
Saar 1955 Plebiscite Overprint on Views of Saarland Stamps
Saar · 1955 · 10, 20, 30 Pfennig
Three stamps from the 1952 'Views of Saarland' series, overprinted 'VOLKSBEFRAGUNG 1955' to commemorate the Saarland plebiscite.
These stamps were issued for the 1955 Saarland Status Referendum, where voters decided on the future status of the Saar Protectorate, ultimately leading to its reintegration into West Germany.
Printing Method
Photogravure (base stamps), Typography (overprint)
Catalog Numbers
michel364-366
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