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GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872

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MICHEL 5

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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Mi5
2 Groschen
Grey ultramarine, dark grey blue


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VARIATIONS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH



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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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Mi5 I
bright mark in upper frame above "CHS" of "REICHS".
Mi5 II
left side of "2" is broken, dot under "C" of "REICHS".
Mi5 III
dot under "E" of "REICHS".


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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

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(1)
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used
(2)
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used


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29-Aug-2021 08:30