GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
MICHEL 11
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 11
18 Kreuzer
medium to dark ochre-brown (shades)
18 Kreuzer
medium to dark ochre-brown (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".
Mi 11 I
dot under second "E" of "KREUZER".
dot under second "E" of "KREUZER".
Mi 11 III
second "R" of "KREUZER" connected with right value designation.
second "R" of "KREUZER" connected with right value designation.
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
