German Official Stamp, 'Antwort auf Anzeige'

Name: German Official Stamp, 'Antwort auf Anzeige'
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1905 · 2 Pfennig

This is an official service stamp from Germany, issued in 1905. The design is purely typographic, featuring the inscription 'Antwort auf Anzeige' (Response to an Advertisement) and the denomination '2 Pfennig' within an ornate frame. These stamps were used by government agencies for specific postal services.

Issued during the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II, these official stamps streamlined government correspondence and were part of a standardized system for official mail.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

official typography

Catalog Numbers

scottO66

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.