Germany - Bavaria Mi#124AFVII (SC# 261var) 40pf Brown 1920 Deutches Reich Overprints, With Closed 'D' In Deutsches, A Very Fine Used Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $20

A very fine used example of the 40pf brown from the 1920 Deutches Reich Overprints, with closed 'd' in deutsches. 2023 Michel cat. €30. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $20.

Authenticity of cancellations poses the same issue for these stamps, as it does for the German Inflationery issues. However, the same tests can be applied to eliminate the forged cancels and CTO's from the stamps under consideration: (1) stamps with gum are CTO. (2) Very clear Munich cancels with the same dates, or Speyer with the same dates are CTO's. (3) Generally, the ink used on genuine postmarks tends to bleed into the paper, and the cancellations will me moderately heavy compared to the CTO or forged cancels. (4) genuine cancels tend to be fairly clear and readable, without being too perfect and crisp.