Berlin – Scott #s 9NB29-32
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1965 Für die Jugend semi-postals (Scott #9NB29–32), MNH; a brilliant four-stamp bird set supporting youth welfare, featuring snipe, pheasant, black grouse, and capercaillie — prized by collectors for their crisp detail and modern aesthetic.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9NB29–32, MNH (Complete Set)
Issued in 1965, this vivid four-stamp semi-postal set titled Für die Jugend (“For the Youth”) features beautifully illustrated game birds of Germany. The series raised funds for youth welfare programs, combining striking modernist design with conservation themes.
Details:
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Scott #9NB29: 10 + 5 Pf – Common Snipe (Bekassine), orange background
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Scott #9NB30: 15 + 5 Pf – Pheasant (Fasan), green background
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Scott #9NB31: 20 + 10 Pf – Black Grouse (Birkhahn), carmine background
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Scott #9NB32: 40 + 20 Pf – Capercaillie (Auerhahn), turquoise background
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Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1965
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Designer: H. Woyda
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Inscription: “Für die Jugend 1965 / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
The Für die Jugend series was an annual charitable issue in both West Germany and West Berlin, designed to benefit children’s organizations. The 1965 edition stands out for its bold color palette and clean graphic depiction of native wildlife — a reflection of the era’s mid-century design sensibilities.
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