GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
MICHEL 8
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 8
2 Kreuzer
reddish orange, red orange [brick red] (shades)
2 Kreuzer
reddish orange, red orange [brick red] (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 8 I
notch in inner circle below "P" of "POST".
notch in inner circle below "P" of "POST".
Mi 8 IV
broken inner circle above "K" of "KREUZER".
broken inner circle above "K" of "KREUZER".
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
