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German Post in China, Overprint on German Eagle Issue

Name: German Post in China, Overprint on German Eagle Issue
Brand: German Post in China

German Post in China · 1898 · 3 Pfennig

This stamp features the German Imperial Eagle (Reichsadler) design, originally used for definitive stamps of the German Empire. It has been overprinted with a diagonal 'China' inscription in black ink for use in German post offices operating in China. The denomination is 3 Pfennig, indicated in the corners.

Issued for use in German post offices in China, this stamp is part of a series created to facilitate mail from the German sphere of influence during the era of colonial expansion and foreign concessions.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms eagle overprint colonial-post

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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