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Saar 1955 Plebiscite Overprint on Views of Saarland Stamps
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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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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