This classic Germany – Hamburg City Post stamp, issued in 1859, features the bold 2 ½ Schilling denomination printed in a delicate yellow-green shade. The design prominently displays the Hamburg city gate and stars, a hallmark of the early autonomous state postal issues. Printed imperforate on thin paper, these early local-post stamps are prized for their crude yet charming typography and historical significance prior to the North German Confederation. An attractive example for collectors of German States or 19th-century classic philately.