German Empire Hindenburg 20 Pfennig Postage Stamp

This item is a vintage postage stamp from the German Empire, issued during the Hindenburg period. The stamp is predominantly blue in color, featuring a profile portrait of Paul von Hindenburg, a prominent German statesman, within a circular frame. The denomination '20' is visible in the upper left and upper right corners of the stamp, indicating its value as 20 Pfennig. Below the portrait, the phrase 'Deutsches Reich' (German Empire) is printed in an Old German script font. The stamp has perforated edges, characteristic of most postage stamps, though the full extent of the perforations is not perfectly clear due to the cropping of the image. A significant postmark, partially obscuring the left side of Hindenburg's portrait and encompassing part of the denomination, is prominently visible. The postmark appears to be circular or semi-circular and contains text, with discernible letters 'LEBEN' and numbers '17', suggesting a date or location. The overall condition of the stamp appears to be moderately good, showing clear signs of usage due to the postmark. There's potential for minor wear to the edges or corners due to age and handling, consistent with a used postage stamp. The blue color exhibits a slightly muted tone, which could be attributed to natural aging of the ink or photographic lighting. The quality of printing seems fine, typical for government-issued postage at the time, indicating standard craftsmanship. The specific design featuring Hindenburg is well-known in philatelic circles, dating this stamp to likely the mid-1920s to early 1930s.