Berlin – Scott # 9N204
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1964 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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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N204, MNH
Issued in 1964, this 70 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin belongs to the Historic Buildings definitive series and depicts the Parochial Church (Parochialkirche) as it appeared around 1780. Located in central Berlin, the church is one of the city’s oldest Protestant landmarks and a fine example of early Baroque architecture.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N204
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Denomination: 70 Pf
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Design: Street view with Parochial Church tower (circa 1780)
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Color: Black violet and gray
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Designer: H. Hiller
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Engraver: H. Fuchs
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1964
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Inscription: “Parochialkirche um 1780 / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
The Parochial Church, completed in 1703, was a cultural and architectural landmark of Berlin’s early urban development. Its stately Baroque tower and carillon became symbols of civic pride, surviving wars and political upheavals to remain part of the city’s living heritage.
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