GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
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
Mi5
2 Groschen
Grey ultramarine, dark grey blue
2 Groschen
Grey ultramarine, dark grey blue
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".
Mi5 I
bright mark in upper frame above "CHS" of "REICHS".
bright mark in upper frame above "CHS" of "REICHS".
Mi5 II
left side of "2" is broken, dot under "C" of "REICHS".
left side of "2" is broken, dot under "C" of "REICHS".
Mi5 III
dot under "E" of "REICHS".
dot under "E" of "REICHS".
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used
(2)
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used
Mi 5
Cancelled, Used
