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German Marianas 1 Pfennig Yacht Issue

Name: German Marianas 1 Pfennig Yacht Issue
Brand: German Marianas
Availability: InStock

German Marianas · 1900 · 1 Pfennig

The stamp depicts the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern II at sea, with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' at the top and 'MARIANEN' at the bottom, flanking the central vignette.

Issued as part of the 'Yacht' series for German colonies, this stamp symbolized German imperial power and presence in its overseas territories, serving as a definitive postage stamp for the Marianas.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

yacht transport definitive colonial

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · 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.