common1945-1980

Sower with SBZ Overprint

Name: Sower with SBZ Overprint
Brand: Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone)
Availability: InStock

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1948 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized image of a sower casting seeds in a field, symbolizing reconstruction and new beginnings. It bears the 'DEUTSCHE POST' inscription and an 'SBZ' overprint.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany shortly after World War II, this stamp reflects the period of post-war reconstruction and the administrative division of Germany. The 'SBZ' overprint indicates its specific use in the Soviet-controlled territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

agriculture labor reconstruction post-war

Image: Luckenbach · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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.