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1918 40Kop on 30Pf Germany, X Army, Occupation of Belarus, Rural Post, Very Rare Plate Failure - Shortened 'I' in 'КОНТРОЛЬНЫ'" at the bottom, Certificate

Germany / WWI Occupations (1914-1918)

Very rare "One-of-a-kind peace" with current certificate Mr Wasels BPP.

 Estimate $3,000.

German Occupation 1914–1918
Landesbotenpost 10th Army 1918
Delivery fee stamp (Bestellgeldmarke) 40 Kopeks on 30 Pfennig black with red-violet Cyrillic overprint.
Mi. No. 3 (PF) unused.
The stamp exhibits the plate error of the original stamp: the "I" in "КОНТРОЛЬНЫЙ" at the bottom is shortened.
Stamp and overprint are genuine, original gum with a hinge mark.
The perforation defects in the lower-left area exceed the normal standard for this type of issue. No further defects are present.
I am not aware of any other delivery fee stamp with this plate error.
Signature Dr. Hochstädter BPP.

Catalog: Michel 3 PF
Catalog value: $2,000+
Condition: MH. Signed Dr. Hochstädter
Current Bid:
$400
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 53
June 23 - July 4, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

An exceptional philatelic auction featuring Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Austria, and Worldwide material, including specialized collections of Siberia & Far East, Displaced Persons Camps, WWI & WWII Occupations, Catapult Mail, and many other fascinating collecting areas.

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