1896 Germany Hansa City Post 2 1/2pf "Privatstadtbr-Befoerderung" See Note

Description: 1896 Germany Hansa City Post 2 1/2pf "Privatstadtbr-Befoerderung" Used. Fabulous City Postmark History of German City Posts The city posts of Germany were formed as a result of the wording of the postal acts of the North German Confederation in 1867 and the federal act passed in 1871. This latter act established the Reichspost at the time of the federation of the German States. The acts provided a monopoly for the state on the delivery of mail between towns with post offices, as long as it was sealed. The Reichspost was not initially concerned with inner city deliveries, nor with the delivery of parcels, printed papers, unsealed letters and postcards. Such a vacuum allowed private enterprise to step in and provide a service, which became increasingly necessary as the industrial cities expanded at the end of the 19th century. The postcard was accepted as a means of communication only from 1872 in Germany and the postal authorities did not foresee the extent to which it would be used. Note: We are dis-assembling a fabulous Minkus Germany Stamp Album to allow individual bids on many very scarce and classic issues of Germany and German States from 1851 to 1945. Many great singles and complete sets. Priced to Sell! If you are collecting the postage stamps of Germany- Congratulations! From a very old stamp collection from an old time German Stamp collector in Chicago, Illinois. Note: Take your time! We will wait and allow you to complete your planned bids. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout. Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! For Lots valued over $250, we will need to add Postal Insurance. ** = High Catalog Value Canadian and International Buyers Welcome! Payment in PayPal payment system unless other arrangements made. We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC, and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small. Would appreciate positive feedback at successful conclusion of transaction and I will certainly do the same for you! Jack H. at Lake Forest Stamp and CoinsLake Forest, Illinois USA

Price: 10 USD

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois

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