German Colonies, Marshall Islands, Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern II
German Colonies (Marshall Islands) · 1901 · 3 Pfennig
This definitive stamp features the Kaiser's yacht, the SMY Hohenzollern II, a symbol of German imperial power and maritime ambition. The design, common across many German colonies, is framed by palm fronds, with the inscription 'MARSHALL-INSELN' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a brownish-orange color.
Issued in 1901 for use in the Marshall Islands, a German protectorate from 1885 to 1914, this stamp represents the peak of the German colonial empire's postal administration before World War I.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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