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20 Pfennig Allied Control Council stamp with Berlin District 3 handstamp
Germany · 1948 · 20 pfennig
A 20 pfennig stamp from the Allied Control Council for Germany, featuring a black handstamp overprint 'BEZIRKSHANDSTEMPEL 3 BERLIN'.
Issued in post-WWII Berlin, this stamp reflects the complex postal administration under Allied occupation, where local handstamps were used to validate stamps in specific districts due to currency and supply issues.
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Image: Postal administration of Berlin · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
