Ww1 Stamp Appraisal

German Empire Postal Stamp with Kaiser Wilhelm II (4 Pfennig)

This item is a vintage postal stamp from the German Empire, featuring a portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The stamp is predominantly a teal or blue-green color with a darker blue background in the central portrait area. It is rectangular with perforated edges, typical of postage stamps, suggesting it was originally part of a sheet and intended for postal use. The portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II is depicted in profile, facing right, showcasing his distinctive mustache and military-style collar. The denomination '4' is clearly visible in the bottom left and bottom right corners of the stamp, indicating a value of 4 Pfennig. Along the left edge, vertically, the word 'Deutsches' is printed, and on the right edge, also vertically, 'Reichs' is printed, together forming 'Deutsches Reichs' (German Empire). The stamp exhibits several heavy, dark horizontal lines across the portrait, which appear to be cancellation marks, suggesting it has been used. The paper has a slight yellowish tint indicative of age, and the perforations show some minor wear but appear mostly intact. The printing quality is good, with fine details visible in the portrait despite the cancellation. The style of the portrait and typography is consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century European philately. The overall condition, besides the cancellation, appears fair to good for its age, with no obvious major tears or creases visible. This stamp is an example of a definitive series issued during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II.