Collection Of German And Danzig Postage Stamps Appraisal

Collection of German and Danzig Postage Stamps

This item consists of a small collection of four postage stamps, likely affixed to a page from a stamp album or stock book. The stamps primarily originate from the 'Deutsches Reich' (German Reich) and Danzig, offering a glimpse into early to mid-20th century philately. Physical characteristics include standard stamp paper, likely gummed on the reverse (though not visible), with perforated edges. The colors vary, including shades of green, dark teal, and a reddish-brown/maroon. One prominent stamp is a green Danzig stamp with a '6' pfennig denomination, featuring an architectural image, possibly of a church or significant building. It bears the inscription 'DANZIG IST DEUTSCH' (Danzig is German) and 'Deutsches Reich'. This stamp appears at least twice, once heavily postmarked with a circular 'ERDING' postmark dated '24.11.23' (November 24, 1923) and 'Stadt am Fluss' (City on the River), suggesting its use in Erding, a town in Bavaria, Germany. Another instance of this green '6' pfennig Danzig stamp is also visible, with a lighter, perhaps partial or different postmark. Another stamp, dark teal in color, also appears to be a 'Deutsches Reich' stamp with a '5' or 'S' pfennig denomination, featuring a similar architectural motif and a circular postmark, though the details are less clear than the Erding postmark. Most notably, a reddish-brown/maroon stamp with a '2 MARK' denomination is visible in the lower right. This stamp features an image of a dove perched on what appears to be a stylized column or architectural element, with text 'Notopfer' likely referring to an emergency or relief fund, and 'Deutsches Reich'. The perforations on all stamps appear intact, though some edges show minor wear consistent with handling and removal from envelopes or original sheets. The paper of the sheet itself is a light brown, indicating age, and contains grid lines often found in stamp albums. The visible condition issues are typical of used stamps, including postmarks and minor surface dirt on the album page. The stamps themselves seem to be in relatively good condition, with no obvious major tears or creases, despite being used. The collection represents a specific period in German and Danzig history, reflecting political statements ('DANZIG IST DEUTSCH') and economic conditions ('Notopfer'). The precise age can be estimated from the 1923 postmark on one of the stamps.