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German Propaganda Overprint: Give Germany its Colonies Back

Name: German Propaganda Overprint: Give Germany its Colonies Back
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1921 · 150 pfennigs

A 1921 German 150 pfennig definitive stamp (Scott #148) featuring a private propaganda overprint. The overprint, 'GEBT DEUTSCHLAND SEINE KOLONIEN WIEDER!' (Give Germany its colonies back!), expresses nationalist sentiment regarding territories lost after World War I.

After its defeat in World War I, Germany was stripped of all its overseas colonies by the Treaty of Versailles. This private overprint reflects a significant political movement in the Weimar Republic advocating for the restoration of these lost territories.

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Themes

propaganda colonialism political-history germany weimar-republic post-wwi

Catalog Numbers

scott148

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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