GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1902

MICHEL 78
GERMANIA / DEUTSCHES REICH

Issued: 1st Apr 1902/Aug 1904: Representative images of the German Empire. Inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH", designed by Frenzel, Engraved (4x5), unwatermarked and perf 14 x 14¼. Type 'A' 26:17 perforation holes, Type 'B' 25:16 perforation holes.

Mi 78
1 Mark
carmine red (shades)

VARIATIONS

Mi 78Aa
1 Mark
dark carmine red
26:17 Perforations

Mi 78Ab
1 Mark
carmine red (shades)
26:17 Perforations

Mi 78B
1 Mark
carmine red
25:16 Perforation holes
30 Aug 1902

Mi 78bU
1 Mark
Imperforate

Mi 78Aa SP
1 Mark
'SPECIMEN' overprint

Mi 78B SP
1 Mark
'SPECIMEN' overprint

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 78Aa
Cancelled "18.4.04"

GERMAN EMPIRE STAMPS 1902

MICHEL 78 GERMANIA / DEUTSCHES REICH