German East Africa 7½ Heller 1916 Provisional Wuga Se-tenant Pair
German East Africa · 1916 · 7½ hellers
A se-tenant pair of unissued provisional stamps from German East Africa, each featuring the country name 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKA', denomination '7½ HELLER', and location 'Wuga' in a simple text-only design. The pair consists of two distinct types (Type I and Type II) with minor variations in typography.
These unissued provisional stamps were created in Wuga, German East Africa, in 1916 during World War I. They represent an attempt by the isolated German colonial administration to maintain postal services amidst the Allied blockade and military pressure, though they were ultimately never officially put into circulation.
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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
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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