For a collector interested in German stamps, the challenge is often whether to buy a single landmark item or a broad accumulation that can jump-start a deeper study. The Mr. Odney's Old Germany Through WWII Stamp And Postal History Extravaganza lands firmly in the second category, offering a compact album that spans Old German States, the inflationary period, the German colonies, and the end of the Third Reich.
Quick verdict
If you want a wide-based start in German philately and are comfortable with an album that contains some imperfect stamps, this lot at $178.80 deserves a close look. It is not a small handful of pristine key items; it is a survey with many pieces, including complete sets, blocks, cinderellas, vintage postcards, covers, and fancy cancels.
Who it suits
This is for someone building a German collection from the 19th century through 1945 and who values breadth over perfection. The selection is mostly mint never-hinged, with some used material. The array of postal history-postcards, covers, and cancels-adds a dimension beyond raw stamps. It also suits a collector who likes to sort through a lot and fill gaps.
What stands out from the listed details
The stated scope is wide: Old German States, the inflationary era, German colonies, and Third Reich. It includes multiple formats, with some complete sets and blocks. For a single price, you're getting a range of material that would take many individual purchases to assemble. The catalog value estimate above $2,000 gives a sense of the breadth. The origin is Germany and colonies, and the mint portion is described as MNH.
Meaningful trade-offs
The lot is uncertified and ungraded, so there is no third-party certification. Some stamps have minor flaws, and not every page is shown. If you are looking for a single high-value certificate-grade item, this isn't that. The album is a mixed bag by design, and the presence of cinderellas and varied material means not every piece will be a collecting priority. Also, because only a selection of pages is shown, evaluating the full album relies on the description and the available photos.
Bottom line
The Mr. Odney's Old Germany Through WWII Stamp And Postal History Extravaganza is a compelling lot for a collector who wants to own a broad cross-section of German philately in one purchase. At the listed price, it offers a moderate entry point into a very large subject. The mixture of stamps, postal history, and vintage postcards makes it a worthwhile item to examine carefully-especially if you're okay with minor flaws and an uncertified, ungraded album.
Product notes
Mr. Odney's Old Germany Through WWII Stamp And Postal History Extravaganza
This single lot is offered for USD 178.80 and is a compact album with Old German States, inflationary period, German colonies, and Third Reich material. Mostly mint never-hinged with some used, it includes complete sets, blocks, cinderellas, vintage postcards, covers, and fancy cancels. The color is multi-color, with origin listed as Germany and colonies. The main limitations are an uncertified, ungraded status and minor flaws on some stamps.
