Berlin – Scott #s 9NB232-33

Description

Berlin – Scott #s 9NB232–233, MNH (1986 “Sports” Welfare Issue)

The 1986 Für den Sport (“For Sports”) semi-postal issue from Berlin celebrates competitive athletics with bold geometric artwork depicting movement and energy. The designs highlight two international sporting events hosted in Berlin that year, emphasizing the city’s role as a vibrant center for European sport.

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Design

• 80+40 Pf: Schwimmen – Jugend-Europameisterschaft (“Swimming – Youth European Championships”)
  Depicts swimmers in motion using dynamic color blocks that suggest both speed and the fluid rhythm of water.

• 120+55 Pf: Reiten – Springreiter-Europameisterschaft (“Equestrian Jumping – European Championships”)
  Features a rider and horse mid-jump, captured in a stylized geometric form evoking motion and control.

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Stamp Details

• Scott #: 9NB232–9NB233

• Denominations: 80+40, 120+55 Pfennig

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Issue Date: 1986

• Printing Method: Photogravure

• Series Title: Für den Sport (“For Sports”)

• Inscription: Deutsche Bundespost Berlin

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Background

Berlin’s Für den Sport issues supported athletic programs while promoting sportsmanship and health. The 1986 set’s abstract yet disciplined visual language reflects both the modernist design sensibilities of West Germany and the grace inherent in athletic form.