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German South West Africa 1897 Yacht Issue
German South West Africa · 1897 · 5 Pfennig
A green stamp depicting the imperial yacht 'SMY Hohenzollern' at sea, with 'DEUTSCH-SÜDWESTAFRIKA' at the top and '5 PFENNIG' at the bottom.
Issued for the German colony of South West Africa, this stamp is part of the iconic 'Yacht' series, common across German colonies, symbolizing imperial power and maritime presence.
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sg2
scott2
michel2
Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain
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