Danzig Watermark 'Kleine Maschen'
Danzig (Free City) · 1921 ·
This entry describes the 'Kleine Maschen' (small knitting) watermark found on various postage stamps issued by the Free City of Danzig. This distinctive pattern, resembling a fine mesh, was used to prevent counterfeiting and identify specific printings or issues.
The Free City of Danzig was a semi-autonomous city-state established after World War I, existing from 1920 to 1939. Its stamps reflect its unique political status and are a significant part of German philately, often collected alongside German issues.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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