German WWI Occupation in Poland Stamps
The German WWI Occupation in Poland refers to the territories of the former Congress Kingdom of Poland administered by the German Empire during the First World War. This region in Central Europe saw the issuance of provisional stamps to facilitate postal services under military administration following the collapse of the Russian postal system.
- Issued stamps
- 1915–1916
- Region
- Europe, Eastern Europe
- Currency
- DEM
- Languages
- German, Polish
- Issuer type
- Occupation postal administration
- Part of
- German Empire
History and background
These issues typically bore German inscriptions or bilingual text reflecting the occupying power, often featuring denominations in the German Mark system. The postal history of these issues is brief, spanning only the period of German military control before the establishment of the independent Second Polish Republic.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify them
- Look for 'Russisch-Polen' overprints on German stamps.
- Identify stamps with German inscriptions like 'Postgebiet Oberbefehlshaber Ost' or 'General-Gouvernement Warschau'.
- Denominations are typically in Pfennig and Mark.
Popular series
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General Government of Warsaw Issues
1915-1916
Provisional stamps issued for the German-occupied territories, often overprinted on German stamps or featuring new designs with German inscriptions.
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Overprints on German Stamps
1915
German stamps overprinted with 'Russisch-Polen' or similar inscriptions for use in the occupied territories.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €5–€50
- Scarce stamps
- €100–€1,000+
Values vary significantly based on condition, specific overprints, and whether they are used or unused. Rarer varieties, errors, and covers command higher prices.
Catalogs. German WWI Occupation in Poland stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about German WWI Occupation in Poland stamps
These are provisional postage stamps issued by the German Empire for use in the territories of the former Congress Kingdom of Poland that it occupied during World War I, primarily between 1915 and 1916. They facilitated postal services after the collapse of the Russian postal system.
Some German WWI Occupation in Poland stamps can be quite valuable, especially rare overprints, errors, or stamps on cover. Common issues might range from €5 to €50, while rarer varieties can fetch hundreds or even thousands of Euros. Value depends heavily on condition, specific issue, and cancellation.
Look for German inscriptions such as 'Russisch-Polen', 'Postgebiet Oberbefehlshaber Ost', or 'General-Gouvernement Warschau'. Many are German stamps overprinted for use in the occupied territories. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
German WWI Occupation in Poland stamps are listed in major stamp catalogs such as Scott (under German Occupations), Michel (especially detailed for German areas), and Stanley Gibbons. These catalogs provide comprehensive listings, values, and historical context.
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