China – German Post Offices, 1905 Germania Issue, Complete SetComplete hinged set of the German Post Office in China Germania issue, overprinted “China” in black on definitive stamps ranging from 1 Chinese cent to 2.5 Chinese dollars. Designed by Paul Eduard Waldraff and printed by the Reichsdruckerei in Berlin using typography. The stamps are comb perforated 14 × 14¼ and measure 22 × 26 mm. Known as the “King Issue”, the design features the allegorical figure of Germania, crowned with a diadem symbolizing imperial strength and national unity. Issued October 1, 1905, for use in German treaty ports such as Tientsin and Shanghai, these stamps remained valid until March 16, 1917. Catalog references: Scott Ger.5 #35–44, Michel DR-CHI #28–37, Yvert et Tellier DR-CHI #29–38, Stanley Gibbons DR-CHI #36–45, AFA DR-CHI #28–37.'This matching set is in very fine condition, lightly hinged, with strong color, sharp overprints, and excellent centering. Estimate: $300 – 480