Official stamps
Official stamps (service stamps) of the German Reich were issued for government and administrative postal use. They form a distinct field within classic German philately and are often collected for their clear purpose, specialized printings, and postal history context.
Official (service) stamps of the German Reich were created specifically for governmental and administrative mail.
What makes Reich official stamps special
Unlike regular definitives, these issues were intended for official use and are often studied through usage, overprints/markings, and postal rates.
- government and administrative postal use
- distinct issues vs. regular postage stamps
- collectible by type, printing, and postal usage
- attractive field for specialists and postal history collectors
Explore classic pieces and build a focused Reich service-stamp section in your collection.