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.