GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1900
MICHEL 59
GERMANIA / REICHSPOST
Issued: 1889, Dec: Inscribed "REICHSPOST", German Empire Issue. These stamps are unwatermarked and perf 14 x 14¼ produced on sheets 10 x 10.
Mi 59
30Pf
reddish orange / red black on dull yellowish orange
30Pf
reddish orange / red black on dull yellowish orange
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
PLATE FLAWS
There are a great number of plate flaws associated with this series of stamps (MICHEL 53-62). Listed below of the more common recognisable errors but for a more detailed list please consult "Plate Flaws of the Germania Reichspost: an Examination by Adolf Knop".
Mi 59 PF II
head of "R" in "REICHSPOST" cut off and open at top
head of "R" in "REICHSPOST" cut off and open at top
Mi 59 PF III
right "O" in denomination "30" broken
right "O" in denomination "30" broken
Mi 59 PF IV
"E" in "REICHSPOST" broken on left
"E" in "REICHSPOST" broken on left
Mi 59 PF V
lower part of first "S" "REICHSPOST" broken
lower part of first "S" "REICHSPOST" broken
Mi 59 PF VI
left side of "O" of "REICHSPOST" broken twice diagonally
left side of "O" of "REICHSPOST" broken twice diagonally
Mi 59 PF VII
break by head and upper part of right "3", scratches to left of crown
break by head and upper part of right "3", scratches to left of crown
Mi 59 PF VIII
horizontal scratch in the coat, under right sholder curl
horizontal scratch in the coat, under right sholder curl
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 59
Cancelled
Cancelled
Mi 59
Cancelled
"PEWSOM"
Cancelled
"PEWSOM"
Mi 59
Cancelled
"CREFELD
24.9.08"
Cancelled
"CREFELD
24.9.08"
