commonpre-1900

German South West Africa 1897 Yacht Issue

Name: German South West Africa 1897 Yacht Issue
Brand: German South West Africa
Availability: InStock

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

colonial yacht transport definitive maritime

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

michel2

Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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