German Post in China 20 Pfennig, 1898

German Post Offices in China · 1898 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features the German imperial eagle with 'REICHSPOST' and '20 PFENNIG' inscriptions. It bears a diagonal overprint 'DEUTSCHE POST' at 45 degrees, indicating its use by German post offices in China.

This stamp is part of the first issue for German Post Offices in China, established to serve German colonial interests and trade in the region during the late 19th century.