Saarland – Scott # 214, used
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1950 Saar Scott #214 pictorial definitive depicting a coal miner. Postwar issue highlighting Saar’s mining industry. Used example with clear portrait.
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Description
Issued in 1950 during the period of Saar autonomy following World War II, Saar Scott #214 is a pictorial definitive stamp depicting a coal miner, shown in close-up with helmet and lamp. The imagery reflects the central importance of mining and heavy labor to the Saar economy during the postwar reconstruction era.
The stamp is inscribed “SAAR” and printed in a red tone, with the miner’s portrait rendered in bold engraved line work that emphasizes strength, endurance, and working-class identity. This direct, human-centered design contrasts with earlier architectural and symbolic issues, aligning Saar postal imagery with contemporary social and economic themes.
Scott #214 forms part of the later Saar definitive series that highlighted labor and industry as defining elements of regional character prior to Saar’s political reintegration with Germany in the mid-1950s.
This example is offered used, bearing a visible cancellation consistent with normal postal use. The central portrait remains clear and recognizable, with wear appropriate to the issue.
Country: Saar
Year of Issue: 1950
Scott Number: 214
Denomination: 18 francs
Condition: Used
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