Postage Stamps: Joint Issues – Allied Control Council (1946–1948)

Welcome to our specialized category for postage stamps of the Allied Control Council Joint Issues (1946–1948)! Before the June 1948 Currency Reform divided Germany's postal system, the four occupying powers issued joint postage stamps beginning in February 1946 for valid use across the American, British, and Soviet zones (as well as Greater Berlin). From the first Numerals series and the second Workers definitives to the sought-after Leipzig Fair issues and souvenir sheets, these stamps form a cornerstone of post-war German philately.
At NOBIS24.com, you will discover guaranteed originals from this historic period—including mint and cancelled complete sets, sought-after souvenir sheets, BPP-expertized shade and perforation varieties, and postally used commercial covers.

Control Council issue Michel 936 on R-Brief Bad Nauheim May 27, 1946
25,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 937 on postal stationery special cancellation Leipziger Messe 12.5.1946
4,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 944 957 on R-Letter o Neuss1 February 21, 1948 to Dresden
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 948 962 on R-Letter o Bad Blankenburg April 27, 1948
19,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 949 956 on Orts R-Brief o Dresden N6 November 20, 1947
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 951 on cover o Dresden A46 February 25, 1948 to Neuss with censorship stamp 5139
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue Michel 959 on cover special cancellation Philatelists Meeting Dresden A1 June 26, 1948
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue mixed franking on cash on delivery letter o Berlin Rudow November 7, 1947 to Prenzlau
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue on cover special cancellation Philatelists Meeting Dresden A1 June 26, 1948
9,00 EUR
Control council issue on R card o Bad Blankenburg July 26, 1947
9,00 EUR
Control Council issue postal stationary 10 Pfennig special cancellation Dresden N15 Socialist Culture Day Saxony 1.7.1948
5,00 EUR
Control Council issue postal stationary 45 Pfennig special cancellation Dresden N15 Socialist Culture Day Saxony 1.7.1948
5,00 EUR
Control Council issue postal stationery 10 Pfennig *
4,00 EUR
Control council issue postal stationery 12 Pfennig Grau o Recklinghausen September 25, 1946 to Leipzig
4,00 EUR
Control council issue postal stationery 12 Pfennig Grau o Schneeberg September 10, 1948 additional fee
4,00 EUR
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What awaits you in our "Joint Issues (Allied Control Council)" category:
  • First Control Council Issue – Numerals Series (1946): The iconic Numeral definitives from 1 Pfennig to 1 Mark, including sought-after perforation, paper, plate flaw, and shade varieties, as well as the prized Numerals souvenir sheet (Block 12 A/B).
  • Second Control Council Issue – Workers Series (1947–1948): The extensive definitive series depicting agriculture, crafts, and industry up to 5 Marks—including scarce rotary and flat-plate printings, top margins, and se-tenant pairs.
  • Commemoratives & Leipzig Trade Fairs (1946–1948): Leipzig Spring and Autumn Fairs (including the sought-after 1946 Fair souvenir sheet), Heinrich von Stephan commemoratives, 50 Years of German Werkbund, and Hanover Export Fair.
  • Verified Conditions & Postal History: Mint never hinged (**), mint hinged (*), and finely cancelled (o) singles and complete sets, BPP-expertized specialties, plus period interzonal mail, airmail, and postal stationery.
Whether you specialize in shades, perforations, and plate flaws, are completing your post-war Germany album, or collect authentic interzonal postal history: browse our original collector's items today at NOBIS24.com!