Bavaria – Scott #s 260-63, used

Description

Germany (Bavaria) — Overprinted “Deutsches Reich” Issues 30–60pf (Scott 260–263)

This historically significant used quartet from Bavaria, cataloged as Scott 260–263, reflects the political and administrative transition following Germany’s unification of postal authority after World War I. Originally issued as Bavarian definitives, these stamps were overprinted “Deutsches Reich”, marking their reassignment to the national postal system.

Scott 260 (30 pfennig, blue) features the allegorical female figure symbolizing Bavaria, a continuation of the region’s long tradition of classical imagery.

Scott 261 (40 pfennig, brown) presents the same allegorical design in a higher denomination, emphasizing continuity amid political change.

Scott 262 (50 pfennig, red) showcases the figure within a bold oval frame, visually reinforcing the authority of the overprint during the transition period.

Scott 263 (60 pfennig, green) completes the set, pairing strong color with crisp overprint typography that underscores its official reassignment.

All four stamps are offered in used condition, each bearing period cancellations consistent with genuine postal use. Perforations are intact, designs remain clear, and the overprints are legible. This set is well suited for collectors of German States, Weimar-era material, overprint issues, and early 20th-century European postal history.

A compact but meaningful group illustrating the shift from regional identity to national administration.