Bavarian Philately Appraisal

German and Bavarian Official Postage Stamps Album Page

This item is a page from a stamp album displaying a collection of German and Bavarian official postage stamps. The page itself is made of thick, light brown or beige paper with horizontal ruled lines, likely for organizational purposes or as a guide for stamp placement. Inscriptions visible on the page include "Dienstmarken" (Official Stamps) at the top, and 'Bayern' or 'Baugen' (Bavaria) and dates like '1920' and 'nov 1912' indicating origin or issue dates. There are eight individual stamps affixed to the page, varying in design, denomination, and color. All stamps appear to be perforated, characteristic of postage stamps. Key stamps identifiable include: a red '15' pfennig stamp with a circular design; a brown 'Deutsches Reich 40' pfennig stamp with an oval design; a purple 'Dienst Marke 3 M' (3 Mark Official Stamp) with a numerical '3' at the center; a red '15 BAYERN 15' Dienstmarke (Official Stamp) featuring two lions flanking a coat of arms; a dark pink or purple '75 Dienstmarke' with an eagle design; a blue 'Deutsches Reich 30' pfennig 'Bayern' stamp featuring a seated allegorical figure; and a green stamp with a central shield or coat of arms, possibly another Bavarian official stamp. Most stamps exhibit signs of cancellation, suggesting they have been used. The paper shows age-related wear, and some stamps appear to have minor creasing or discoloration, consistent with their age and handling within an album. The stamps are neatly arranged on the page, indicating a deliberate collection. The overall condition suggests a vintage item, likely from the early 20th century, given the visible dates.