Collection of Late 19th and Early 20th Century German Philatelic Issues

A collection of ten antique German postage stamps, featuring issues from the North German Confederation, Wuerttemberg, and early German Reich periods. The top row includes several definitive issues of the North German Confederation (Norddeutscher Postbezirk) circa 1869, characterized by their rectangular design with a central numeral in a circle and the word 'POST' at the top. Moving to the lower left, there are two Wurttemberg stamps featuring large central numerals (20 and 50) surrounded by a circular frame bearing 'K. WURTT. POST', likely dating to the 1870s or 1880s. The lower right features two 'Deutsche Post' pfennig issues with large numerals centered over a decorative lattice background. The stamps exhibit a variety of printing colors including reddish-orange, brown, olive green, and indigo. Several examples show clear circular date stamp (CDS) cancellations, indicating they were postally used, while others appear to be unused or have lighter, indistinct markings. The physical condition varies; some stamps show well-centered designs and intact perforations, while others exhibit slightly irregular margins, blunted corners, and typical age-related paper toning. These items are presented in protective black-backed display mounts, preserving their historical interest and philatelic value for study and collection.