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GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872

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MICHEL 2

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

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Mi 2
⅓ Groschen
light to dark yellowish green
(see Varieties)


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VARIATIONS

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Mi2 a
light to dark yellowish green.
Mi2 b
dark (grey) emerald green.


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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".

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Mi2 I
broken circle at the left of the 11th vertical line and imprint of a screw head.
Mi2 II
dot under "R" in "GROSCHEN"


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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

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Mi2
Cancelled.
Mi2
Cancelled.
Mi2
Cancelled.


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29-Aug-2021 08:30