Berlin – Scott # 9N325
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1971 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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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N325, MNH
Issued in 1971 as the high denomination of the “Jederzeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at All Times”) definitive series, this 150 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin focuses on construction and scaffolding safety. The minimalist brown design shows a stylized scaffolding structure with large safety helmets below—reminding workers of the constant importance of head protection at building sites.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N325
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Denomination: 150 Pf
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Design Theme: Construction site safety / use of protective gear
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Series: Jederzeit Sicherheit (“Safety at All Times”)
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Color: Reddish-brown
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Designer: Margret Oberländer
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Issue Date: 1971
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Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”
Historical Context:
The Jederzeit Sicherheit series combined modern graphic design and social education, each stamp portraying a different safety concept—from traffic and electricity to industrial and construction hazards. The 150 Pf issue served as a visual warning about workplace safety during a period when West Germany was expanding its infrastructure and industrial base.
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