Berlin – Scott # 9NB113
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1974 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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Description
Berlin – Scott #9NB113, MNH
Issued in 1974, this elegant Wohlfahrtsmarke (Welfare Stamp) marks 25 Years of Welfare Stamps in West Berlin.
Design
A striking bouquet of thistles, daisies, and seed pods rendered in vivid blue, green, and gold hues. The thistle, a traditional symbol of endurance and strength, represents the resilience of charitable programs that have served Berlin since the postwar years.
Details
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Scott #: 9NB113
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Denomination: 70 + 35 Pfennig
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Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1974
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Designer: Elisabeth von Janota-Bzowski
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Series Title: 25 Jahre Wohlfahrtsmarken (25 Years of Welfare Stamps)
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Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context
Germany’s Wohlfahrtsmarken series began in 1949, pairing beautiful stamp designs with a charitable surcharge benefiting social welfare programs. This 1974 set, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the program, is renowned for its floral artwork and symbolic use of color and composition.
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