Berlin – Scott #s 9NB146-47
$1.00
1978 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.
1 in stock
$1.00
1978 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.
1 in stock
This striking two-stamp semi-postal set from 1978 celebrates sportsmanship and athletic excellence in West Berlin, with surcharges benefitting German athletic programs (Für den Sport — “For Sports”).
50 + 25 Pf: Team Cycling — features a dynamic image of four cyclists in aerodynamic helmets and streamlined red-white uniforms, captured in motion and set against a vivid magenta-crimson background.
70 + 35 Pf: Fencing — depicts two fencers in white and blue gear lunging mid-bout, rendered in bold lines and bright contrast against deep red tones.
Scott #: 9NB146 – 9NB147
Denominations: 50 + 25 Pf and 70 + 35 Pf
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issue Date: 1978
Designer: Axel Bertram
Printing Method: Photogravure
Inscription: Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Für den Sport
These semi-postals were part of Berlin’s annual charity series supporting youth and amateur athletics, issued alongside similar Bundesrepublik Deutschland “Sports” sets. The 1978 issue emphasizes teamwork, agility, and precision — hallmarks of Olympic training and competitive discipline.
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