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Stuttgart Local Post Surcharge Stamp 1888
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Stuttgart Local Post Surcharge Stamp 1888

Germany · 1888 · 1.5 pfennig on 1 pfennig

A local post stamp from Stuttgart, Germany, issued in 1888, featuring a surcharge of '1.5 Pf.' printed over an original '1 Pf.' denomination stamp.

Issued by the Stuttgart local post in 1888, this stamp reflects the independent postal services that operated in various German cities before the full consolidation under the Imperial Post, with the surcharge indicating a rate adjustment.

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Image: Wilhelm Leopold, Stuttgart, Germany · 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.