Wurttemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott #s 8N38-39

Description

Württemberg (Allied Occupation) – Scott #8N38–39, MNH

Issued in 1949, this commemorative pair from the French Zone of Occupation (Württemberg) honors the 100th Anniversary of the German Postage Stamp (1849–1949). Each stamp captures a century of progress in transportation and communication, tracing the evolution of the German postal system from the horse-drawn coach to modern vehicles and aircraft.

Details:

• Scott #s: 8N38–8N39

• Denominations: 10 Pfennig (green) & 20 Pfennig (red-brown)

• Designs:

  • 10 Pf – Horse-drawn mail coach, symbolizing the 19th-century origins of organized mail service

  • 20 Pf – Bus, car, and airplane, representing the technological advances of the 20th century

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Issue Date: 1949

• Inscription: “100 Jahre Deutsche Briefmarke / Württemberg”

Historical Context:
In 1949, both East and West German zones issued their own tributes to mark the centenary of Germany’s first postage stamp. The Württemberg series, produced under French occupation, reflects regional pride and the enduring legacy of communication despite political division and postwar hardship.