Magdeburg Overprint on Allied Control Council Stamp
Allied Occupation of Germany · 1948 · 20 pfennig
A 20 pfennig definitive stamp from the Allied Control Council in Germany, featuring a handstamped control overprint 'Bezirkshandstempel 29 Magdeburg' with a corrected '9' over the original denomination.
Issued in 1948, this stamp reflects the complex postal administration in post-WWII Germany under Allied occupation. The specific Magdeburg overprint with a corrected digit highlights local control measures and challenges in establishing a stable postal system during this turbulent period.
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Image: Postal administration of Magdeburg · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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