uncommon1945-1980

Soviet Occupation Zone 1948 Worker and Factory Overprint

Name: Soviet Occupation Zone 1948 Worker and Factory Overprint
Brand: Soviet Occupation Zone (Germany)

Soviet Occupation Zone (Germany) · 1948 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a worker in the foreground, with a factory building and smokestacks in the background. It bears a diagonal overprint 'Sowjetische Besatzungszone'.

Issued in the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany after World War II, this stamp reflects the post-war reconstruction efforts and the specific administrative division of Germany. The overprint signifies its validity within the Soviet-controlled territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

labor industry post-war occupation-zone overprint

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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