Bavaria – Scott # 86, used

Description

Bavaria – Scott #86 (1914) – 1 Mark Brown, Used
Issued in 1914, this handsome high-denomination stamp features a portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria, the last reigning monarch before the dissolution of the Bavarian Kingdom at the end of World War I. The design, flanked by decorative scrolls and topped with the royal crown, reflects the transition from Bavaria’s independent monarchy to its integration into the German Empire.

Printed in brown by typography, this example bears a crisp circular postmark from Nürnberg, dated 1916—a fitting historical touch from the wartime period. Excellent detail remains visible in the King’s beard and attire, with strong color and balanced margins.

Issued: 1914
Design: Portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria
Color: Brown
Denomination: 1 Mark
Condition: Used
Cancellation: Circular Nürnberg cancel, dated 1916