Statistics
According to the Scott catalogue, the following number of different stamps (regular and semipostal) were issued by the Reichspost (1871-1945), Deutsche Post (GDR) (1949-90), Deutsche Bundespost Berlin (1949-90), and Deutsche Bundespost (1949-90):
| Postal Authority | Regular stamps issued | Semipostals issued | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reichspost | 556 | 293 | 849 |
| Deutsche Post (GDR) | 2,805 | 191 | 2,996 |
| Deutsche Bundespost Berlin | 592 | 285 | 877 |
| Deutsche Bundespost | 955 | 395 | 1,350 |
| Totals | 4,908 | 1,164 | 6,072 |
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