Offered is a specialized lot of original German Empire (Deutsches Reich) stamps featuring catalogued plate flaws (Plattenfehler) according to Michel Spezial. All items have been examined under magnification; detailed scans clearly show the characteristic features of each flaw. Total catalogue value: €850 according to Michel Spezial 2018. -Michel 134 – Plate Flaw IX (PF IX) • Denomination: 3 Mark (blue) • Plate flaw: PF IX • Description: Constant plate defect affecting a design element in the lower part of the stamp, clearly attributable to PF IX. • Condition: used - Michel 136 – Plate Flaw IX (PF IX) • Denomination: 5 Mark (orange) • Plate flaw: PF IX • Description: Distinct, catalogued plate flaw with a visible damage to the design, matching the characteristics of PF IX. • Condition: used - Michel 136 – Plate Flaw V (PF V) • Denomination: 5 Mark (orange) • Plate flaw: PF V • Description: Classic flaw “Apostroph vor D” – a small dash/dot immediately in front of the letter “D” in Deutsches Reich, caused by a defect in the printing plate. • Condition: used - Michel 138 – Plate Flaw XIII (PF XIII) • Denomination: 20 Mark (black) • Plate flaw: PF XIII • Description: Rare and highly sought-after flaw “Sägezähne am D von Deutsches” – saw-tooth–like serrations along the black printed edge of the letter “D” in Deutsches Reich. The defect appears only in the black printing, with characteristic irregular, tooth-shaped indentations as described in Michel Spezial. • Condition: used, without gum (as issued) - Michel 129 – Plate Flaw III (PF III) • Denomination: 1 Mark “Bayern – Deutsches Reich” (red) • Plate flaw: PF III • Description: “D von Deutsches oben angeflacht” – the top of the letter “D” in Deutsches is clearly flattened, a well-known constant plate flaw. • Condition: used