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.