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25 Years Berlin Airlift
common1945-1980

25 Years Berlin Airlift

Germany · 1974 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp depicts an airplane, likely a C-47 or C-54 Skymaster, flying over a stylized representation of Berlin, with the inscription '25 JAHRE BERLINER LUFTBRÜCKE'.

This stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift (1948-1949), a crucial operation by Western Allies to supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel472

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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