Wurttemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott # 8N39, used
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1949 Württemberg 20 Pf red-brown Postal Bus and Airplane – 100 Years of German Postage Stamp (Scott #8N39), used; a dynamic postwar commemorative celebrating the evolution of German communication and transport.
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Description
Württemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott #8N39, Used
Issued in 1949, this 20 Pfennig red-brown stamp from the French Zone of Occupation (Württemberg) commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the German Postage Stamp (1849–1949). The design depicts a modern postal bus and airplane, symbolizing a century of technological advancement in German mail service—from horse-drawn carriages to air transport.
Details:
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Scott #: 8N39
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Denomination: 20 Pfennig
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Design: Postal bus and airplane above a banner inscribed “1849–1949”
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Color: Red-brown
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Condition: Used, clear circular cancel
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Issue Date: 1949
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Inscription: “100 Jahre Deutsche Briefmarke / Württemberg”
Historical Context:
Released under the French postwar occupation, this issue was part of a national celebration marking a century since Germany’s first adhesive stamp. The Württemberg design stands out for its forward-looking theme—emphasizing reconstruction, progress, and modernity in a nation recovering from war.
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