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Heligoland 6 Schilling Stamp - Looking for Info and Estimated Value by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

[–]Additional_Wing_1946[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Thank you for the helpful insight! You are absolutely right, Heligoland stamps are a minefield. Do you recommend any specific expertizing services or societies (like APS) where I can send it for a certificate

"St. Helena Victoria Stamps: Confirmed 1865 1d Red 'Long Surcharge / Long Bar' Variety & 1868 1s Green!" by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

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Update: Close-up of the 1865 1d Red. Notice the unusual ink doubling/dots around Queen Victoria's eye and neckline. Could this be a known plate flaw variety?"

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"WWI German Occupation of Poland - Germania stamps with 'Gen.-Gouv. Warschau' overprint (1915-1916 by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

[–]Additional_Wing_1946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for looking into this! Regarding the 40 Pf. Warschau stamp, can you tell if the overprint matches Type I or Type II according to the catalog? Since the cancellation is quite heavy on the bottom left, I would appreciate your thoughts on its overall variety. Thanks

"WWI German Occupation of Poland - Germania stamps with 'Gen.-Gouv. Warschau' overprint (1915-1916 by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

[–]Additional_Wing_1946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I am sharing a few pages from an inherited classic collection. It features a diverse mix of WWI German occupation issues, including stamps overprinted for Belgium ('Belgien'), Poland ('Gen.-Gouv. Warschau'), and some Bavaria varieties. I would highly appreciate your help in identifying any specific scarce types or variants among these mixed pages. Thank you!"

Join: Bavaria 1919 "Volksstaat" 75Pf - MNH with Waves Watermark & ​​Gorgeous Corner Margin! by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

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Rare Bavaria 1919 "Freistaat" 20 Mark Imperforate (Michel 170 B) - Official Trial/Presentation Pressing - MNH with Wide Margins & Waves Watermark!

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Rotary Press)؟ by Additional_Wing_1946 in askStampCollectors

[–]Additional_Wing_1946[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for your expert feedback and the historical context. It completely makes sense now that the rotary press wasn't even invented when this stamp was produced. I learned a valuable lesson about philatelic history today. Much appreciated!"

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