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German South West Africa 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle

Name: German South West Africa 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle
Brand: German South West Africa

German South West Africa · 1897 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features the German Imperial Eagle with a shield on its breast, surrounded by the country name 'DEUTSCH-SÜDWESTAFRIKA' and the denomination '5 PFENNIG'.

This stamp was issued for German South West Africa, a German colony from 1884 to 1915, and represents an early postal issue for the territory before the more famous 'Yacht' series.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

imperial-eagle colonial definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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