Berlin – Scott # 9N111, used
$1.001955 Berlin 40 Pf deep blue Richard Strauss (Scott #9N111), used; a dignified tribute to the legendary composer and conductor, exemplifying Berlin’s postwar commitment to celebrating music and culture.
Berlin
The Berlin stamp issues occupy a distinctive place in German philately, representing a city divided yet determined to maintain its identity amid postwar upheaval. Following World War II, Berlin was jointly occupied by the Allied powers and divided into four sectors: American, British, French, and Soviet. By 1948, the city became a political flashpoint between East and West, leading to separate postal systems and the creation of unique stamp issues for West Berlin under Allied (Western) administration.
Category Overview:
Stamps inscribed “Deutsche Post Berlin” were introduced in 1948 and remained in use until 1990, when postal unification accompanied German reunification. These issues often paralleled or adapted designs from the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), but they bear the distinctive “Berlin” overprint or inscription, underscoring the city’s semi-independent status during the Cold War.
Historical Context:
The early Berlin issues were released during the Berlin Blockade (1948–49) — one of the first major crises of the Cold War — symbolizing Western solidarity and resilience. Later stamps celebrated the city’s culture, architecture, and democratic values, from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag to portraits of scientists, artists, and political figures.
Collecting Notes:
Berlin stamps are prized for their combination of political significance and aesthetic refinement. Early overprints on Allied occupation issues are particularly sought after, as are later definitive and commemorative sets reflecting West Berlin’s evolving role as a cultural and ideological outpost within a divided Germany.
Typical Features:
Inscription: “Deutsche Post Berlin” or “Berlin”
Years of Issue: 1948–1990
Themes: Architecture, cultural heritage, postwar reconstruction, peace, and democracy
Production: Printed primarily by the Bundesdruckerei (Federal Printing Office) in West Berlin
Historical Significance: A reflection of Cold War division and Western determination to preserve freedom in Berlin
The Berlin stamp issues stand as miniature monuments to endurance — embodying the city’s postwar isolation, artistic vibrancy, and ultimate reunification as the heart of a free Germany.
Berlin
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Berlin – Scott # 9N115, used
$5.501955 Berlin 40 Pf deep blue Wilhelm Furtwängler (Scott #9N115), used; a moving tribute to Germany’s foremost conductor, symbolizing Berlin’s enduring reverence for its musical and artistic heritage.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N144
$0.651959 Berlin 20 Pf brown and black 725th Anniversary of Spandau (Scott #9N144), MNH; a finely engraved tribute to one of Berlin’s oldest and most picturesque boroughs, symbolizing the endurance of the city’s historic roots.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N157
$0.401957 Berlin 25 Pf red violet Annual Congress of German Culture and Homeland (Scott #9N157), MNH; a stately and symbolic issue celebrating the enduring spirit of German cultural heritage.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N160
$0.501957 Berlin 20 Pf multicolor Day of the Postage Stamp – Postillion of the Reichspost (Scott #9N160), MNH; a vibrant and nostalgic tribute to Germany’s proud postal heritage.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N162
$0.651958 Berlin 20 Pf carmine Franz Lehar commemorative (Scott #9N162), MNH; a graceful tribute to one of Europe’s most beloved composers, combining portraiture and musical symbolism in classic mid-century design.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N168
$1.251959 Berlin 40 Pf deep blue Theodor Heuss definitive (Scott #9N168), MNH; a symbol of leadership and renewal during Germany’s postwar reconstruction.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N170
$0.501959 Berlin 25 Pf black and carmine “Berlin Airlift” (Scott #9N170), MNH; a striking and dynamic tribute to the courage and endurance that sustained Berlin’s freedom during the blockade years.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N171
$0.501959 Berlin 20 Pf light blue and red “International Municipal Congress” (Scott #9N171), MNH; a modernist design uniting Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate with a global theme of partnership and peace.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N173
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1960 Berlin 20 Pf deep violet “Robert Koch” (Scott #9N173), MNH; a striking scientific tribute to one of Germany’s greatest medical innovators, symbolizing the triumph of knowledge over disease. -
Berlin – Scott # 9N174
$0.401960 Berlin 20 Pf reddish brown “Walther Schreiber” (Scott #9N174), MNH; a respectful portrait celebrating Berlin’s postwar leadership and the enduring strength of its democratic spirit.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N175
$0.401961 Berlin 20 Pf red brown “Hans Böckler” (Scott #9N175), MNH; a stark, dignified tribute to Germany’s foremost postwar labor advocate and his enduring influence on workers’ rights and social reform.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N192
$0.401963 Berlin 20 Pf brown violet “Louise Schroeder” (Scott #9N192), MNH; a beautifully engraved tribute to Berlin’s first female mayor and one of the city’s most admired public servants, embodying courage and social conscience in postwar Germany.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N195
$0.401961 Berlin 20 Pf red brown “Radio, TV, and Phono Exhibition” (Scott #9N195), MNH; a striking midcentury design featuring the Berlin Bear as a cheerful ambassador of technology and culture in a divided city.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N204
$0.401964 Berlin 70 Pf black violet “Parochial Church, circa 1780” (Scott #9N204), MNH; an elegant issue from the Historic Buildings series celebrating Berlin’s architectural legacy and the enduring beauty of its 18th-century landmarks.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N274
$0.501969 Berlin 50 Pf blue “At the Brandenburg Gate, 1889” (Scott #9N274), MNH; a beautifully detailed tribute to the artistry of C.W. Allers and the timeless significance of Berlin’s most famous monument.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N296A
$0.401973 Berlin 1.10 DM Theodor Heuss definitive (Scott #9N296A), MNH; a clean, engraved portrait honoring West Germany’s first president—representing leadership, integrity, and the rebirth of democracy in the postwar era.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N301, used
$0.501963 Berlin 2 DM violet Theodor Heuss definitive (Scott #9N301), used; a classic issue honoring West Germany’s first postwar president, symbolizing leadership, moderation, and unity during the early Cold War years.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N302
$0.501970 Berlin 30 Pf multicolor 20th Berlin Festival Weeks issue (Scott #9N302), MNH; a vivid modernist design celebrating the cultural vitality and artistic independence of West Berlin.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N303
$0.501970 Berlin 30 Pf Leopold von Ranke commemorative (Scott #9N303), MNH; a richly detailed issue honoring the pioneering historian whose methods shaped the discipline of modern historical scholarship.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N316
$0.50Germany (Berlin) Scott 9N316, 5pf civil defense issue with bold modernist design and “Jedem Zeit Sicherheit” theme. Mint never hinged with fresh color and full gum.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N317
$0.501971 Berlin 10 Pf brown Ladder Safety issue (Scott #9N317), MNH; a modernist industrial-safety design from the Jederzeit Sicherheit series, combining bold simplicity with a clear social message.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N318
$0.501971 Berlin 20 Pf violet Hand and Machine Safety issue (Scott #9N318), MNH; part of the Jederzeit Sicherheit series promoting workplace safety through clean, modernist design and visual simplicity.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N319
$0.501971 Berlin 25 Pf green Chemical Safety issue (Scott #9N319), MNH; part of the Jederzeit Sicherheit series, featuring bold modernist artwork warning of toxic hazards in the workplace.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N320
$0.501971 Berlin 30 Pf magenta Head Protection issue (Scott #9N320), MNH; a bold and modernist design from the Jederzeit Sicherheit series, illustrating the importance of safety helmets in preventing workplace injuries.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N321
$0.501971 Berlin 40 Pf magenta Electrical Safety issue (Scott #9N321), MNH; a striking modern design reminding workers to respect the dangers of electricity, from the Jederzeit Sicherheit workplace safety series.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N322
$0.751971 Berlin 50 Pf teal Foot Protection issue (Scott #9N322), MNH; a striking design from the Jederzeit Sicherheit series promoting industrial safety and the use of reinforced work boots in hazardous environments.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N323
$0.751971 Berlin 60 Pf blue Traffic Safety issue (Scott #9N323), MNH; a powerful, modernist design from the Jederzeit Sicherheit series reminding citizens to stay alert and protect children in traffic environments.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N323A
$0.751973 Berlin 70 Pf blue and green Traffic Safety issue (Scott #9N323A), MNH; a modern graphic reminder to watch for children and promote road safety, from the Jederzeit Sicherheit occupational and public safety series.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N324
$0.751971 Berlin 100 Pf ochre-brown Industrial Safety issue (Scott #9N324), MNH; a striking modernist design depicting a worker guiding a suspended load, part of the Jederzeit Sicherheit series promoting accident prevention and workplace caution.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N325
$4.001971 Berlin 150 Pf reddish-brown Construction Safety issue (Scott #9N325), MNH; a strong graphic statement on workplace safety, showing scaffolding and protective helmets from the Jederzeit Sicherheit public safety series.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N326
$0.501971 Berlin 30 Pf multicolor Centenary of Materials Testing in Berlin issue (Scott #9N326), MNH; features a microscope over an abstract crystalline motif, celebrating a hundred years of scientific innovation and industrial precision.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N346
$0.751974 Berlin 90 Pf multicolor 25th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift issue (Scott #9N346), MNH; depicts the Airlift Memorial and Allied flags, commemorating one of the most heroic humanitarian missions of the postwar era.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N362
$0.501976 Berlin 30 Pf violet Rescue Helicopter issue (Scott #9N362), MNH; showcases Germany’s pioneering air ambulance system, part of the Technological Innovations definitive series.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N364
$0.501977 Berlin 50 Pf magenta Satellite Ground Station issue (Scott #9N364), MNH; celebrates advances in telecommunications and space-era engineering within the Technological Innovations definitive series.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N367
$0.501978 Berlin 80 Pf green Tractor issue (Scott #9N367), MNH; part of the Technological Innovations series celebrating modern machinery and industrial design in West Germany’s late 20th-century progress.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N380
$0.501975 Berlin 40 Pf brown and green 6th World Gymnaestrada issue (Scott #9N380), MNH; commemorates the international festival of gymnastics and friendship held in Berlin, symbolizing global unity through sport.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N419
$0.501978 Berlin 40 Pf multicolored 3rd World Swimming Championships issue (Scott #9N419), MNH; celebrates Berlin’s global sporting prominence and the unity of athletic competition through vivid modernist design.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N427
$0.501979 Berlin 60 Pf red and gray Text Communication via Screen issue (Scott #9N427), MNH; commemorates the International Radio Exhibition in Berlin and the early vision of computer-based text communication — an iconic pre-internet design symbolizing the future of information technology.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N428
$0.501979 Berlin 50 Pf multicolored World Archery Championships issue (Scott #9N428), MNH; a vivid, geometric celebration of precision and focus, marking Berlin’s role as host city for the 30th global archery competition.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N429
$0.501979 Berlin 90 Pf black and gray Moses Mendelssohn issue (Scott #9N429), MNH; honors the Enlightenment philosopher and advocate of tolerance whose legacy symbolizes the intellectual rebirth of Berlin and the humanist ideals of 18th-century Europe.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N435
$0.501979 Berlin 50 Pf rose carmine 125 Years of Advertising Columns issue (Scott #9N435), MNH; celebrates the anniversary of the Litfaßsäule, a Berlin-born innovation that transformed public advertising and remains a beloved emblem of urban communication.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N439
$0.501983 40 Pf brown Schloss Wolfsburg issue (Scott #9N439), MNH; a fine architectural definitive from the Berlin series, representing both the artistry of German design and the resilience of its postwar spirit.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N440
$0.501983 50 Pf green Wasserschloss Inzlingen issue (Scott #9N440), MNH; a graceful definitive from Berlin’s architecture series, capturing the charm of one of southwestern Germany’s most beloved moated castles.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N441
$0.501983 60 Pf carmine rose Schloss Rheydt issue (Scott #9N441), MNH; an elegant Berlin definitive celebrating Germany’s Renaissance architectural legacy and the artistry of historic castle design.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N498
$0.501985 50 Pf lilac and rose Bettina von Arnim issue (Scott #9N498), MNH; a refined commemorative honoring one of Germany’s pioneering women of letters and Romantic thought.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N92, used
$4.751956 Berlin 40 Pf + 10 Pf Coal Miner – Helpers of Humanity (Scott #9N92), used; a striking semi-postal celebrating the spirit of industrial service in postwar Berlin.
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Berlin – Scott # 9N93, used
$1.751949 Berlin 40 Pf dark brown Wilhelm von Humboldt (Scott #9N93), used; a finely engraved portrait honoring the scholar whose legacy shaped modern education and humanist philosophy in Germany.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB110
$0.351974 Berlin Welfare Stamp (Scott #9NB110), MNH — a vibrant 30 + 15 Pf commemorative featuring a spring bouquet celebrating 25 years of Berlin’s charity stamp tradition.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB111
$0.351974 Berlin Welfare Stamp (Scott #9NB111), MNH — 40 + 20 Pf commemorative depicting a vivid harvest bouquet of poppies, wheat, and corn, honoring 25 years of Berlin’s welfare fundraising through philately.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB113
$0.901974 Berlin Welfare Stamp (Scott #9NB113), MNH — a 70 + 35 Pf commemorative featuring a stunning blue thistle bouquet, honoring a quarter-century of Berlin’s charitable Wohlfahrtsmarken tradition.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB13
$4.001963 25+10 Pf multicolor Prussian Field Post Rider (Scott #9NB13), MNH; a vivid semi-postal commemorating Germany’s early postal service traditions and supporting the advancement of philately.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB132
$0.501976 Berlin Christmas Souvenir Sheet (Scott #9NB132), MNH — 30 + 15 Pf semi-postal featuring a luminous stained-glass Nativity from Lübeck’s Marienkirche, surrounded by a festive inscription reading “Frohe Weihnachten für alle.”
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB141
$0.501977 Berlin Christmas Souvenir Sheet (Scott #9NB141), MNH — featuring a luminous stained-glass Madonna and Child framed by Gothic architecture and the message “Frohe Weihnachten für alle.”
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB152
$0.501978 Berlin Christmas Souvenir Sheet (Scott #9NB152), MNH — features a vivid stained-glass Adoration of the Magi scene from Lübeck, framed by the greeting “Frohe Weihnachten für alle.”
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB16, used
$2.251956 20 + 10 Pf deep-rose St. Peter issue (Scott #9NB16), used; a symbolic religious semi-postal honoring the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Berlin.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB163
$0.50Germany (Berlin) Scott 9NB163, 40pf +10 semi-postal honoring the Brothers Grimm from the Helfer der Menschheit series. Mint never hinged with full gum and fresh color.
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Berlin – Scott # 9NB20
$0.501957 20+10 Pf rose-red Elly Heuss-Knapp / Müttergenesungswerk (Scott #9NB20), MNH; a touching semi-postal celebrating social welfare and the strength of motherhood in postwar Germany.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N193-94
$0.401961 Berlin 10 Pf & 20 Pf “German Evangelical Church Congress” (Scott #9N193–94), MNH; beautifully designed issues pairing sacred architecture with the Jerusalem Cross, representing Berlin’s enduring faith and resilience during the city’s years of separation.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N243-50
$5.001964–65 Berlin “Historic Buildings” set (Scott #9N243–250), MNH; eight beautifully engraved designs celebrating Germany’s architectural legacy, from medieval churches to civic landmarks, reflecting national pride and postwar renewal.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N251-55
$3.501964 Berlin “Brandenburg Gate” definitive set (Scott #9N251–255), MNH; five striking typographic designs celebrating Berlin’s most recognizable landmark—symbolizing endurance, separation, and the spirit of freedom in a divided Germany.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N263-64
$0.50Berlin Scott #s 9N263–9N264 are a 1959 MNH definitive pair featuring President Theodor Heuss. Issued for use in West Berlin, these stamps reflect postwar German postal history.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N316-25
$5.001971–72 Berlin “Safety at Work” complete set (Scott #9N316–25), MNH; a vivid, modernist series emphasizing industrial safety, with bold graphics promoting caution and care in the workplace.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9N350-52
$0.751974 Berlin Porcelain Figurines set (Scott #9N350–52), MNH; includes “Venus,” “Astronomy,” and “Justice,” highlighting the artistry of Berlin’s 18th-century porcelain craftsmanship with vivid color and elegant design.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB110-13
$1.751974 25 Years of Welfare Stamps (Scott #9NB110–113), MNH — a vibrant floral-themed anniversary set commemorating a quarter-century of Berlin’s charitable semi-postal issues. Designed by Elisabeth von Janota-Bzowski, these richly colored stamps blend artistry with philanthropy.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB124-27
$1.751976 Berlin Youth Charity Series (Scott # 9NB124–127), MNH — four bright, dynamic designs promoting Olympic training among West Berlin’s youth, benefiting children’s and sports charities.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB146-47
$1.001978 Berlin Für den Sport semi-postal set (Scott # 9NB146–147), MNH — bold modernist illustrations of cyclists and fencers in motion, issued to promote Berlin’s athletic programs and sporting spirit.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB171-74
$1.751980 Berlin Wohlfahrtsmarken set (Scott #9NB171–174), MNH — a finely engraved four-stamp floral series depicting native European wildflowers, issued to support Berlin’s welfare services.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB209-12
$3.001984 Berlin Für die Jugend set (Scott #9NB209–212), MNH — four-stamp series depicting European insects in vivid color, issued to support youth welfare programs.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB21-24
$1.001958 semi-postal set of four (Scott #9NB21–24), MNH; charming, stylized depictions of Berlin children at play, issued to support youth summer programs in postwar West Berlin.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB216-19
$5.001984 Berlin Für die Wohlfahrtspflege set (Scott #9NB216–219), MNH — four-stamp series depicting native European orchids, issued to benefit welfare programs.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB221-22
$1.751985 Berlin Für den Sport set (Scott #9NB221–222), MNH — two-stamp issue featuring basketball and table tennis designs, benefiting sports and youth programs.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB223-26
$3.501985 Berlin Für die Jugend set (Scott #9NB223–226), MNH — four-stamp issue depicting historical bicycles from 1869 to 1985, supporting youth welfare programs.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB232-33
$3.001986 Berlin Für den Sport set (Scott #9NB232–233), MNH — two-stamp issue featuring swimming and equestrian events, issued to benefit youth and sports organizations.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB29-32
$0.501965 Für die Jugend semi-postals (Scott #9NB29–32), MNH; a brilliant four-stamp bird set supporting youth welfare, featuring snipe, pheasant, black grouse, and capercaillie — prized by collectors for their crisp detail and modern aesthetic.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB41-44
$0.501966 Wohlfahrtsmarken – Der Froschkönig (Scott #9NB41–44), MNH; enchanting four-stamp fairy tale set illustrating the transformation of the Frog Prince, issued to support youth and welfare programs in Berlin.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB45-48
$0.751967 Für die Jugend semi-postals (Scott #9NB45–48), MNH; a four-stamp wildlife set showcasing Germany’s countryside creatures — rabbit, weasel, hamster, and fox — printed in vivid mid-century modern style.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB49-52
$0.501967 Frau Holle Welfare Set (Scott #9NB49–52), MNH — four vivid fairy-tale scenes illustrating diligence and justice from the Brothers Grimm classic, issued to benefit Berlin’s welfare programs.
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Berlin – Scott #s 9NB74-77
$0.651970 Puppet Theater Welfare Set (Scott #9NB74–77), MNH — lively and whimsical depictions of Kasperl, Pulchinelle, Punch, and Pulcinella, celebrating Europe’s long tradition of comedic puppetry while raising funds for Berlin’s social welfare programs.
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The History of German Reunification: A Curious Vision From the Philatelic Point of View, Fernando Gonzalez Melendez
$12.99A richly illustrated philatelic journey through Germany’s division and reunification, told through 150 envelopes and postcards that document the nation’s modern history.