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Germany Allied Control Council 12 Pfennig with Magdeburg Handstamp 1948

Name: Germany Allied Control Council 12 Pfennig with Magdeburg Handstamp 1948
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1948 · 12 Pfennig

A 12 Pfennig stamp from the Allied Control Council in Germany, featuring a circular handstamp overprint 'BEZIRKSHANDSTEMPEL 29 MAGDEBURG' and the year '1948'.

This stamp reflects the complex postal situation in post-WWII Germany, where local overprints like this Magdeburg handstamp were used to validate stamps for specific postal districts under Allied Control.

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Typography

Themes

post-war occupation local-issue magdeburg germany

Image: Postal administration of Magdeburg · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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