- Kiautschou Post Offices
- Kiautschou Feldpost
- Kiautschou Navy Post
- Kiautschou Seepost
- Kiautschou Bahnpost
GERMAN COLONIES
KIAUTSCHOU
STAMPS
1905
Kiauchau was a Grerman leased territory in China from 6th Mar 1905 with the German post beginning 26th Jan 1905. The Bay of Kiauchau is located to the southeast of Beijing (then Peking) on the south coast of Shandong Province (then Shantung). The capital is present day Qingdao, formely named Tsintau (Tsingtau). In 1897 the Chinese government signed a 99 year lease agreement with the German government however the lease ended at the outset of the First World War on 7th Nov 1914.
MICHEL 28I
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
(Type I)
From Oct 1905 to 1919. The same as Michel 18 to 27 except on watermarked paper diamond / lozenge watermark. Type 'I' peace printing.
Mi 28I
1 Cent
dark ochre brown
Peace Printing
(June 1906)
1 Cent
dark ochre brown
Peace Printing
(June 1906)
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
PLATE FLAWS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 18
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi 18
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi 18
Cancelled, Used
Cancelled, Used
Mi 18
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
