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German Post Offices in Turkey, 5 Centimes Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

German Post Offices in Turkey, 5 Centimes Overprint

Germany · 1908 · 5 Centimes

A German Reich stamp, likely from the Germania series, featuring an overprint of '5 Centimes' and 'DEUTSCHE POST IN DER TÜRKEI' for use in German post offices abroad. The stamp is cancelled with a circular date stamp from Jerusalem.

This stamp represents Germany's network of foreign post offices, particularly within the Ottoman Empire, which facilitated mail services for German citizens and commercial interests. The overprint indicates its specific use and value within this extraterritorial postal system.

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Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jacquesverlaeken" title="User:Jacquesverlaeken">Jacquesverlaeken</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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