Germania and beginning of 20th century
The Germania and early 20th century category includes postage stamps of the German Empire issued roughly between 1900 and 1922. Featuring the allegorical figure Germania, these stamps symbolize unity, strength, and national identity and represent one of the most extensive and well-researched areas of German philately.
Germania stamps are among the most iconic issues of the German Empire from the turn of the 20th century.
Origins of the Germania series
Introduced around 1900, the Germania series replaced earlier definitive issues and remained in use throughout the imperial period and into the early post-war years.
Collector features
- numerous denominations and color shades
- printing and perforation varieties
- issues used before and after World War I
- wide availability for both beginners and specialists
Germania stamps offer deep historical context and exceptional variety, making them a cornerstone of classic German philately.