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uncommonpre-1900
German East Africa 1896 5 Pesa Imperial Eagle Overprint
German East Africa · 1896 · 5 Pesa
A carmine to red stamp featuring the Imperial Eagle of Germany in a circular design, overprinted in black with '5 / Deutsch-Ostafrika / Pesa'.
Issued for German East Africa, this stamp reflects the German Empire's colonial administration and postal services in its African territories during the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
michel8
Image: Deutsche Reichspost - Deutsche Post in Deutsch-Ostafrika · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
