Storkow Stamps
Storkow is a town located in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, within Central Europe. Its postal history is integrated within the broader German postal system, reflecting periods under Prussian administration, the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and subsequent East and West German states before reunification.
- Issued stamps
- 1946–1946
- Region
- Europe, Central Europe
- Currency
- Deutsche Mark (East)
- Languages
- German
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Germany
About Storkow stamps
Stamps issued for this region would primarily feature German language and utilize the currency denominations relevant to the prevailing German political entity at the time of issue. As a municipality within modern Germany, its postal administration is governed by Deutsche Post AG.
Further reading: Wikipedia
How to identify Storkow stamps
- Look for 'Storkow' overprints or specific designs unique to this locality.
- Examine the postmark for 'Storkow' cancellation, which confirms local usage.
- Note the specific denominations and designs, which often feature local motifs or simple typography.
Popular series
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Local Issues of Storkow
1946
Provisional issues created by local authorities in Storkow immediately after World War II, due to the collapse of central postal services.
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–€20
- Scarce stamps
- €50–€200+
The value of Storkow local issues can vary significantly based on condition, specific varieties (e.g., paper, perforation), and whether they are on cover. Unused stamps are generally more valuable than used, especially if they bear clear postmarks.
Catalogs. Storkow 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 Storkow stamps
Storkow stamps refer to provisional local issues created in the town of Storkow, Brandenburg, Germany, in 1946. These stamps were issued by local authorities to maintain postal services in the immediate aftermath of World War II, before a unified German postal system was re-established.
Some Storkow local issues can be quite valuable, especially rare varieties, stamps in pristine condition, or those on original covers with clear cancellations. Common examples might fetch €5-€20, while rarer items can exceed €200. Their value is largely driven by their historical context and scarcity.
To identify Storkow stamps, look for the town name 'Storkow' either printed directly on the stamp or as an overprint on existing German stamps. Pay attention to the designs, which are often simple and indicative of local production. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Storkow local issues are primarily listed in specialized German stamp catalogs, most notably the Michel catalog (specifically the 'Michel Deutschland-Spezial-Katalog'). They are generally not listed in international catalogs like Scott or Stanley Gibbons, which focus on national or colonial issues.
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