800 Tausend Stamp Appraisal

German Reich 800 Tausend Stamp

This item is a vintage German postage stamp, specifically a revenue or postal stamp from the era of the 'Deutsches Reich' (German Empire/Reich). The stamp features a dark green color print on what appears to be off-white or cream-colored paper. Its design is rectangular with a serrated or perforated edge, typical of postage stamps, suggesting it was once part of a sheet and separated. The central motif prominently displays the large numerical value '800' in a dark, likely black or very dark green, font. Below '800' is the word 'Tausend' (German for 'thousand') in a somewhat decorative, Gothic-style script, also in a dark color, indicating a value of 800,000 units. Above the central numerical value, barely legible due to the image quality but discernable, is 'Deutsches Reich'. The bottom border of the stamp shows a stylized laurel wreath or similar decorative element. The overall condition appears to be used, as evidenced by a faint handwritten '5.50' mark in ink at the top external border, suggesting a previous pricing or valuation. There are no overt signs of significant damage like tears or folds, but the color saturation and print clarity vary due to the image resolution. The paper shows some slight discoloration consistent with age. The stamp exhibits fine perforations, indicating standard manufacturing practices for its time. The clear design and legible text, despite the image quality, denote a well-produced philatelic item, likely from the inflation period in Germany.