The Sower
Soviet Occupation Zone (Germany) · 1948 · 12 Pfennig
The stamp features a stylized depiction of a man, known as the 'Sower', in profile, actively scattering seeds across a field, symbolizing agricultural labor.
Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany in 1948, this stamp reflects the post-World War II emphasis on rebuilding agriculture and the economy, a common theme in socialist-era philately.
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Image: Luckenbach · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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