Germany Stuttgart 1888 Local Stamp Surcharge 1.5 Pfennig on 2 Pfennig

Germany · 1888 · 1.5 Pfennig on 2 Pfennig

A local post stamp from Stuttgart, Germany, issued in 1888. This stamp features a surcharge, changing the original 2 Pfennig denomination to 1.5 Pfennig, reflecting a rate adjustment for the city's private postal service.

In the late 19th century, many German cities operated their own local postal services, often in parallel with the national post. Surcharges like this were common methods to adapt to changing postal rates or to utilize existing stamp stock.