This 2 cent stamp originates from the German Imperial Post Offices in China and features the iconic overprint on the Germania issue of the Deutsches Reich. The original design, created by Paul Eduard Waldraff, depicts the allegorical figure Germania adorned with an imperial crown and oak wreath, symbolizing strength and national pride. Printed in rich green by Reichsdruckerei in Berlin, this typographed issue was released on October 1, 1905, during the height of German colonial presence in China. The overprint "China" and denomination adjustment in cents indicate the stamp’s use in the German foreign postal system established in treaty ports such as Tsingtau and Shanghai. The stamp is perforated with a 14 x 14¼ comb gauge and lacks watermark, as was typical for this issue. Catalogued as Michel DR-CHI 29, Scott DR-CHI 38, Yvert et Tellier DR-CHI 30, and Stanley Gibbons DR-CHI 37, this specimen bears a partial circular date stamp, enhancing its postal authenticity and historical narrative. Estimate "$10 – 14"