North German Confederation
Stamps of 1869
Michel 13 to 18
Regular Issues for Northern District
with Taler currency
Jan 1869: Like Michel 1 to 6 however these are perf 13¾:14¼ and with slightly changed colours. These stamps are printed Typography on sheets 10x15, number in circle, inscription, Groschen.
Michel 19 to 23
"Regular Issues for Southern District with Guilden currency".
From Feb 1869 to Jul 1871: Like MiNr 7 thrugh 11 but perf 13¾:14¼ and partly changed colours. These stamps are printed Typography on sheets 10x15, number in oval, inscription, Kreuzer.
Michel 24
"Regular Issues for the Hamburg City delivery district".
Jun 1869: This stamp is like MiNr 12 but is perf 13¾ x 14¼ with changed colour. Printed Typography on sheets 10x15, inscription in oval, no denomination. This stamp was issued only for local use in Hamburg.
Michel 25 and 26
"Regular Issues for internal service".
1st Mar 1869: Printed Typography on sheets 10x10, number in oval, number in rectangle perf 14¼:13¾.
Michel 1 to 8
"Telegraph Stamps".
1st Aug 1869: Telegraph stamps. Typography Prussian Government Printing Office, Berlin. Perf L 13¾ x 14¼. Denomination and circumspection in Rosette circle. Note these telegraph stamps are inscribed "NORDDEUTSCHE BUNDES TELEGRAPHIE" and should not be confused with the 1872 and 1875 German Empire issued Telegraph Stamps which are inscribed "TELEGRAPHIE DES DEUTSCHEN REICHS".
