MICHEL Philatelic Catalog: Germany Specialized 1945-1990 (Deutschland Spezial) (Vol. 2)

Content: German local stamps issued starting in May 1945, including official and private stamps; joint issues, Berlin and Brandenburg, Soviet Zone; German Democratic Republic, Berlin (West), Saarland, French Zone, American Zone and British Zone, foreign postal offices, international reply coupons until 1990.
(PLEASE NOTE: This volume now EXCLUDES the Federal Republic of Germany - see Germany Special Volume 3 for this content)

MICHEL Description: In the footsteps of the 90-year-old tradition of our Germany Special catalogues, this new edition of Volume 2, 2026, presents a dazzling array of newly recorded type variations and special features, be it paper webs that are glued together, attached blank spaces, multiple printings and partial perforations.

For the Soviet Occupation Zone alone, 22 type variations, one issue manually separated by postmasters, two proofs and numerous other special features have been newly listed. Numerous plate flaws from the collection areas of the GDR and West Berlin are now depicted for the first time ever, and new, previously unknown plate flaws have been included. The most significant price fluctuations are found among official and unofficial local issues, Berlin and Brandenburg plus the Soviet Occupation Zone as well as corner pieces and FDCs from the French Occupation Zone. This makes the latest Germany Special, Volume 2, a treasure trove for anyone with a penchant for price calculations.

Specifications:

• Volume: 2 (Years May 1945 through 1990)
• Edition: 56th
• Pages: 960
• Language: German
• Dimensions: 155mm x 230mm
• Format: Hardcover
• First Day of Sale: April 3, 2026

Please Note: All MICHEL Philatelic Catalogs are written in German unless otherwise noted.