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The listing, "SCARCE" 1872 Germany Sc12 used has ended.

Scott #12 used with crease.

Questions & Comments

Hi, are you able to tell what the cancel says? Great auction, thanks!

Dec 8th, 2020 at 4:06:30 PM PST by

You are welcome & thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, I am unable to decipher 19th century cursive German. Maybe one of our German Listia friends can. If so, their help would be appreciated.
Thanks again and have a happy stamping day.

Dec 9th, 2020 at 3:11:29 AM PST by

Considering that part of France was occupied by Germany following the Franco-Prussian war, the writing on the stamp could also be in French.

Dec 10th, 2020 at 5:03:05 AM PST by

It does look more like French, especially the first two words.

Dec 11th, 2020 at 3:45:10 AM PST by

Thank you for your input. As for the last word, it is most likely a signature.
Thanks again and have a great and Happy Holiday Season.

Dec 11th, 2020 at 4:21:24 AM PST by

You too! I'm guessing "ca suivant espere", meaning, as we would say, keep the faith or literally "the next hope". Of course this is purely a very wild guess. But an interesting stamp.

Dec 11th, 2020 at 4:40:47 AM PST by

Thanks again for your insight.
It is note worthy to point out that following two major wars, the Austrian and the Franco-Prussian, and the unification of the German States, that this stamp was most likely used fiscally by the then newly formed German Empire. And to point out its close resemblance to the North German Confederation Scott #25.
Happy stamping to you my friend.

Dec 11th, 2020 at 5:15:15 AM PST by

I think I see the date of '80 on it, so you are most likely right that it was used by the new German Empire. It is interesting how closely it resembles the North German Federation stamp 25! Only the text is different. Now I need one of those for my states specialty collection! I have the 24 but not the costly 25. Thanks for the history!

Dec 11th, 2020 at 7:07:00 AM PST by

Happy stamping my friend.

Dec 11th, 2020 at 7:19:37 AM PST by

"SCARCE" 1872 Germany Sc12 used is in the Collectibles | Stamps category