GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872

MICHEL 1

1st Jan 1872: Eagle with small breast shield (with so-called "Crown of Aachen") Arms Embossed as Type A. Regular Issue of 1st Jan 1872. Perf 13½ : 14¼

Mi 1
¼ Groschen
grey-violet, bright grey purple (shades)

VARIATIONS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

PLATE FLAWS

There are a great number of genuine plate flaws and printing errors on this series. For more information see "Michel Handbook - Catalog: Plate Flaws on Breast Shield Stamps of the German Empire 1872 to 1874".

Mi1 II
bright lines in the frame at lower left position.

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi1
Cancelled
VERY POOR CONDITION