Germany, 1874 Fee Stamp (exemption from charges). Rare label signifying exemption from charges, small thin as might be expected, o.g., lightly hinged, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, signed. Michel No. I  €700 ($959). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1880, 20pf grayish ultramarine Imperial Eagle. Pristine color and gum, very scarce never hinged, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.; with 2002 A.P.S. certificate & signed Zenko. Scott No. 40a. Michel No. 42Ib  €400 ($548). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1889, 2m violet purple. Left margin single, fresh color, centering fine to very fine, rare example of this issue with original gum, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F.; with 1984 Gotwin Zenker certificate. Scott No. 36b. Michel No. 37a  €2,500 ($3,425). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 1m carmine rose. Lovely post office fresh example, scarce, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. 62. Michel No. 63a  €550 ($753). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 2m gray blue, type I. Lovely post office fresh example, scarce, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63. Michel No. 64 I  €600 ($822). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 3m black violet, type I. Deep rich color and post office fresh, centered fine, lower left sheet margins, very scarce never hinged, o.g., never hinged, Fine; with 1994 Jäschke-Lantelme certificate. Scott No. 64. Michel No. 65 I  €800 ($1,096). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 5m slate & carmine, type Ia. Corner margin single, o.g., never hinged (hinged in top selvage only), wide margins, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 65A var. Michel No. 66 III  €1,900 ($2,603). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 5m slate & carmine, type Ib. Rich vibrant color, very well centered, retouched only with white, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine; with 2002 Oechsner certificate. Scott No. 65A var. Michel No. 66 IV  €800 ($1,096). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1900, 5m slate & carmine, type II. Lovely post office fresh example, strong colors, very scarce in never hinged condition, with top selvage attached, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine; signed Richter (script). Scott No. 65A. Michel No. 66 II  €1,800 ($2,466). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1902, 2pf-80pf Germania issue complete. Beautiful set with rich colors and all centered very fine, lower values signed and 30pf to 80pf with Bühler photo certificates, gem quality, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. 65C-74. Michel No. 68-77  €2,500 ($3,425). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1902, 5m slate & carmine. Exquisite colors and impression, beautifully centered with even margins all around, o.g., never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; signed. Scott No. 78. Michel No. 81Aa  €900 ($1,233). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1905, 10pf orange red, peacetime printing. Pristine post office fresh example of this rare shade, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.; signed Jaschke. Scott No. 83j. Michel No. 86 Id  €700 ($959). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1905 Local Officials for use in Baden. Complete set of 6 values, fresh and excellent colors, rare in never hinged condition, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. OL16-21. Michel No. 9-14  €1,100 ($1,507). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red + A. Stukenbrok ad label. Tied by "Helgoland, 5.8.12" cds' on cover to Kaiserslautern, original enclosure with 5pf postal card with watercolor sketch of sailor with rifle on reverse, Very Fine. Michel No. R20  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red + Kohl ad label. Tied by "Danzig, Langfuhr, 17.11.12" cds's on picture postcard to Lucern, Switzerland; sealed tear in card at bottom, F.-V.F. Michel No. R10b  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red, two singles + left margin W. Sellschopp & Pelican Ink ad labels. Tied by indistinct 1912 railway postmarks on cover to Stassfurt; cover with sealed cover tear at top and partial backflap, F.-V.F., a rare ad label usage. Michel No. R24+R27  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red. Single + vertical Limania ad label, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel No. R17  €750 ($1,028). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red. Margin pair + single Bad Münster ad label, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel No. R17  €750 ($1,028). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 10pf red. Margin single + vertical Pelican Ink ad label, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel No. R27  €700 ($959). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 2m Germania booklet. ONr. 4, complete exploded booklet with interleaving, panes regummed, bright and fresh panes; couple panes with a few re-attached perfs at top, otherwise Very Fine, still a very rare complete booklet. Michel No. MH3  €13,000 for booklet ($17,810). $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 5pf green + Delaunay Auto ad label. Tied by "Adenau, 27.1.12" cds's on picture postcard to Forbach, Very Fine. Michel No. R6  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 5pf green + H. Gühler honey ad label. Tied by "Danzig, 5.6.12" cds on picture postcard, Very Fine. Michel No. R2  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 5pf green + Kohl ad label. Tied by "Neurippin, 27.9.12" cds's on postcard to Leipzig, Very Fine. Michel No. R10  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 5pf green + left margin Apfelweinn ad label. Tied by "Burg Hohenzollern, 17-5, 12" cds's on Württemberg 5pf entire to Reutlingen, Very Fine. Michel No. R1  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Germany, 1911, 5pf green + Pelican Ink ad label. Tied by "Norderstedt, 29.8.12" cds on picture postcard; small corner creases in card, F.-V.F. Michel No. R9  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)