Berlin – Scott # 9N317

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N317, MNH

Issued in 1971 as part of the “Jederzeit Sicherheit” (“Safety at All Times”) definitive series, this 10 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin emphasizes ladder safety—one of several designs promoting workplace accident prevention. The minimalist brown illustration shows a figure climbing a ladder safely, symbolizing awareness and caution in industrial and construction environments.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N317

• Denomination: 10 Pf

• Design Theme: Ladder safety

• Series: Jederzeit Sicherheit (“Safety at All Times”)

• Color: Brown

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Margret Oberländer

• Issue Date: 1971

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Jederzeit Sicherheit”

Historical Context:
This issue was part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about industrial safety during Germany’s postwar economic expansion. The clean, modernist graphics were intended to communicate quickly and effectively across language barriers, reflecting the era’s Bauhaus-inspired design ethos.