Bavaria – Scott # 95, used

Description

Bavaria Scott #95 (1911–1919) — Used

This 3 Pfennig brown stamp from the Kingdom of Bavaria (Scott #95) features a finely engraved portrait of King Ludwig III, the last reigning monarch of Bavaria. Issued beginning in 1911, this definitive series marked the final phase of Bavarian independence before the kingdom’s postal system was absorbed into the German Reich following World War I.

Printed by typography on unwatermarked paper, the issue is distinguished by its clean classical design and crisp serif lettering “BAYERN” at the base. Stamps from this period reflect both the grandeur of the Bavarian monarchy and the approaching end of an era in German state philately.

This example is postally used, showing a legible circular cancel typical of the wartime and immediate postwar period, with strong color and clear impression.

Condition: Used; light cancel; fine centering; rich brown tone; intact perforations.
Issued: 1911–1919
Color: Brown
Denomination: 3 Pfennig
Series: King Ludwig III Definitives
Subject: King Ludwig III of Bavaria