GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
MICHEL 9
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 9
3 Kreuzer
carmine (bright) red carmine
3 Kreuzer
carmine (bright) red carmine
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 9 VIII a-c
bright lines in lower frame.
bright lines in lower frame.
Mi 9 VIII d
bright lines in lower frame to the first "R" in "KREUZER".
bright lines in lower frame to the first "R" in "KREUZER".
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi9
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
