1920 My Covers

WEIMAR REPUBLIC
STAMPS
1920

MICHEL 149
GERMANIA (VIII)
(DEUTSCHES REICH)

issued: Jan 1920 to Aug 1921. Regular Issue Germania (VIII). Different colours and denominations (Michel 150 to 153). Designed by Waldraff and printed typography on sheets (10 x 10), coils and booklets. Watermarked diamond/lozenge perforated 14:14¼.

Mi 149
80Pf
lilac-ultramarine (Variations)
Front

Mi 149
80Pf
lilac-ultramarine (Variations)
Reverse

TYPE DIFFERENCES

Mi 149 Type I

Mi 149 Type II

Type I: The cross on the crown is almost unrecognisable. The denomination and image are shifted. In addition "DEUTSCHES REICH" is larger and thicker and slightly shifted.

Type II: The cross on the crown is very clear and the image is well centered. In addition "DEUTSCHES REICH" is smaller and thinner and well centered.

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VARIATIONS

Mi 149 Uu
bottom imperforate

Mi 149 a U
imperforate

Mi 149 a Uu
bottom imperforate

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

MINT / UNUSED

(1)
Mi 149
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
Mi 149
Mint, Unused
Reverse

WEIMAR REPUBLIC STAMPS 1920

MICHEL 149 GERMANIA (VIII) (DEUTSCHES REICH)