Saxony Stamps
Saxony was a historical kingdom and later a state within the German Empire, situated in Central Europe. Its postal history is integral to the development of the German postal system, notably being an early adopter of the North German Postal Confederation and later the German Reichspost.
- Issued stamps
- 1945–1946
- Region
- Europe, Central Europe
- Currency
- RM
- Languages
- German
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- Germany
About Saxony stamps
Stamps from the Kingdom of Saxony, issued prior to unification, primarily feature the German language and heraldry of the Wettin dynasty. Following the dissolution of the German Empire and subsequent political shifts, Saxony's distinct postal identity was absorbed into the broader German postal administration.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- SACHSEN
- KÖNIGL. SÄCHS. POST
How to identify Saxony stamps
- Look for 'SACHSEN' or 'KÖNIGL. SÄCHS. POST' inscriptions for Kingdom issues.
- Post-WWII issues often feature overprints like 'SACHSEN' or local city names on German Reich stamps.
- Heraldry of the Wettin dynasty (e.g., a crowned shield with diagonal stripes) is common on earlier issues.
Popular series
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Saxony (Soviet Zone) Local Issues
1945-1946
Provisional issues from the Soviet Occupation Zone, often overprinted or locally produced, reflecting the immediate post-WWII period.
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Kingdom of Saxony (Pre-1871)
1850-1867
Classic issues from the independent Kingdom of Saxony, featuring heraldry and early postal designs, highly sought after by collectors.
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
- €1–€20
- Scarce stamps
- €100–€10,000+
Stamps from the Kingdom of Saxony (pre-1871) are generally more valuable, especially early issues and errors. Post-WWII local issues from 1945-1946 can also command good prices, particularly complete sets or varieties. Condition is paramount for value.
Catalogs. Saxony 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 Saxony stamps
Saxony stamps refer to postal issues from the historical German state of Saxony. This includes stamps from the independent Kingdom of Saxony (1850-1867), issues under the North German Postal Confederation and German Empire, and particularly the provisional local issues from the Soviet Occupation Zone in 1945-1946 after World War II.
Yes, many Saxony stamps can be quite valuable. Early issues from the Kingdom of Saxony (1850s-1860s) are highly prized by collectors, with some rare examples fetching thousands of Euros. The provisional local issues from 1945-1946, while more recent, also have significant collector interest and can be valuable, especially complete sets or scarce varieties. Value depends heavily on rarity, condition, and specific issue.
To identify Saxony stamps, look for inscriptions such as 'SACHSEN', 'KÖNIGL. SÄCHS. POST', or local city names on post-WWII issues. Earlier stamps often feature the heraldry of the Wettin dynasty. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Saxony stamps are extensively listed in major international stamp catalogs. The Michel catalog (Germany) is the most comprehensive for German areas. Scott (USA) and Stanley Gibbons (UK) also include listings for Saxony, particularly for the classic issues and the post-WWII provisional stamps.
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