Germany Stuttgart 1888 Local Stamp 3pf on 10pf
Germany · 1888 · 3 pfennig
The stamp features a large numeral '3' in the center, indicating its surcharged value, with 'STUTTGART' at the top and 'PFENNIG' at the bottom. The original '10' denomination is visible beneath the surcharge.
This stamp is a local post issue from Stuttgart, Germany, in 1888, reflecting a period when municipal or private postal services operated alongside or in lieu of national services. The surcharge from 10 pfennig to 3 pfennig indicates a change in local postal rates or a re-purposing of existing stock.
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Image: Wilhelm Leopold, Stuttgart, Germany · 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
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
