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Germany Stuttgart 1888 Local Post Surcharge Stamp

Name: Germany Stuttgart 1888 Local Post Surcharge Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1888 · 1.5 Pfennig on 2 Pfennig

A German local post stamp from Stuttgart, issued in 1888, featuring a handstamped surcharge of 1.5 Pfennig over the original 2 Pfennig denomination. This stamp was used for mail delivery within the city.

During the late 19th century, many German cities operated their own municipal postal services, issuing distinct stamps like this one to manage intra-city mail before the national postal system fully integrated these local operations.

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local-post surcharge german-cities

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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