Offered here is a fascinating antique German stamp album titled "Seemanns Portrait-Marken Album", an early collector's album containing approximately 300 portrait stamps depicting kings, emperors, military leaders, popes, poets, statesmen, and other notable historical figures from Germany and across Europe.

The album itself is a collectible piece of philatelic history, featuring an ornate illustrated cover and printed spaces for a large historical portrait stamp series. Many stamps remain mounted throughout the album, while a small group of loose stamps is also present. The collection spans numerous historical themes and countries.

Highlights

  • Original antique German "Seemanns Portrait-Marken Album"
  • Approx. 300 portrait stamps
  • Features rulers, emperors, kings, queens, popes, military commanders, poets, and famous historical figures
  • Sections include:
    • German Kings & Emperors
    • Brandenburg-Prussia
    • Saxony
    • England
    • France
    • Spain
    • Greece
    • Famous Women
    • Poets
    • Military Commanders
    • Popes and Religious Figures
  • Attractive lithographed album pages with printed stamp locations
  • Many colorful engraved portrait designs
  • Loose stamps included
  • Excellent display and research value

Additional Contents

The album also contains portrait stamps of notable international figures, including Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, along with European royalty, military commanders, religious leaders, poets, and other important historical personalities. The collection was designed as an educational historical reference and provides a fascinating snapshot of how world history was presented to German collectors of the era.

Collector Notes

  • Approx. 300 portrait stamps present
  • International historical subjects
  • Original illustrated album
  • Many empty spaces remain for expansion
  • Scarce surviving album in original format
  • Excellent display piece for philatelists, historians, and Americana collectors due to the inclusion of figures such as Abraham Lincoln and other world leaders.

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Condition

Album shows expected age and handling wear. Cover has edge wear, tears, creasing, and corner damage. Pages show age toning and handling wear. Stamps appear generally well preserved for age. Some spaces remain unfilled and several loose stamps are included. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and completeness.

This is an outstanding antique philatelic item that combines stamp collecting, European history, genealogy, and educational value into a single display-worthy album.

Please see photos for exact condition and contents.

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