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German East Africa 7½ hellers SMY Hohenzollern
uncommon1900-1945

German East Africa 7½ hellers SMY Hohenzollern

German East Africa · 1913 · 7½ hellers

The stamp depicts the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern, with 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKA' at the top and '7½ HELLER' at the bottom. This example is a block of four with gutters and margins.

Issued for the German colony of German East Africa, this stamp features the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern, symbolizing German imperial power and presence in its overseas territories prior to World War I.

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Image: Reichspost of German Empire; uploaded by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nickpo" title="User:Nickpo">User:Nickpo</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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