German East Africa 10-Para Overprint
German East Africa · 1893 · 10 Para
The stamp features the imperial eagle of Germany, with the country name 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKA' and the denomination '10 PARA' overprinted in black. The original underlying stamp is a German definitive issue.
Issued for the German colony of German East Africa, this stamp represents the colonial administration's efforts to establish its own postal system. The overprint on a German stamp highlights the economic and administrative ties between the colony and the German Empire.
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