uncommon1900-1945

German Post Offices in China, 1905 1/2 Dollar Germania

Name: German Post Offices in China, 1905 1/2 Dollar Germania
Brand: German Post Offices in China

German Post Offices in China · 1905 · 1/2 Dollar

This stamp features the classic Germania design, depicting an allegorical female figure representing Germany. Issued by the German Post Offices in China in 1905, it is denominated in 1/2 Dollar for local use.

Germany maintained post offices in various foreign countries, including China, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to facilitate communication and trade. These stamps reflect Germany's colonial and commercial interests in the region before World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

germania colonial-post china foreign-post-offices

Catalog Numbers

michel34A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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