Opd Dresden Stamps
Opd Dresden, or the postal administration of Dresden, was a specific entity within the German postal system, primarily active during the mid-19th century before the unification of German postal services. Geographically situated in Saxony, a region of Central Europe, its stamps reflect the complex political landscape of the German Confederation.
- Issued stamps
- 1945–1946
- Region
- Europe, Central Europe
- Currency
- RM
- Languages
- German
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Germany
About Opd Dresden stamps
The inscriptions on these issues are predominantly in German, often featuring the name of the Kingdom of Saxony or the city itself. This administration's issues are historically significant as they represent a period of localized postal autonomy preceding the establishment of the North German Postal Union and the later German Empire.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify Opd Dresden stamps
- Look for 'Opd Dresden' or 'Dresden' inscriptions, often as overprints or surcharges on existing German stamps.
- Examine the postmarks for 'Dresden' to confirm local usage.
- Note the specific designs, which are often provisional or adapted from earlier German issues.
Popular series
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Dresden Local Post Issues
1945-1946
Provisional issues created for local postal service in Dresden immediately after World War II, often overprinted or surcharged.
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Saxony Overprints
1945
Stamps of the German Reich overprinted with 'SACHSEN' (Saxony) for use in the Soviet occupation zone, including Dresden.
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+
Value varies significantly based on condition, specific overprints, and scarcity of certain issues. Mint never hinged examples are highly sought after. Errors and varieties can command premium prices.
Catalogs. Opd Dresden 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 Opd Dresden stamps
Opd Dresden stamps are local postal issues from the city of Dresden, Germany, primarily used in the immediate aftermath of World War II (1945-1946). They represent provisional postal services during a period of administrative upheaval.
The value of Opd Dresden stamps can vary. Common issues might be worth a few euros, while rarer overprints, varieties, or stamps in pristine condition can fetch hundreds or even thousands of euros. Their historical context as post-WWII provisional issues adds to their philatelic interest.
To identify Opd Dresden stamps, look for 'Dresden' or 'Opd Dresden' as part of the design or as an overprint. Many are provisional issues on existing German Reich stamps. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Opd Dresden stamps are well-documented in major philatelic catalogs. You can find them listed in Michel (Germany specialized catalogs), Scott, and Stanley Gibbons catalogs, typically under German local issues or occupation issues.
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