- Ost-Afrika Post Offices
- Ost-Afrika Feldpost
- Ost-Afrika Navy Post
- Ost-Afrika Seepost
- Ost-Afrika Bahnpost
GERMAN COLONIES
OST-AFRIKA
BRITISH OCCUPATION
STAMPS
1915
The Mafia Island, belonging to the former German East Africa, was occupied by British troops in January 1915. Shortly afterwards a post office was opened in Klindini. As the British consolidated their hold on the region, the Germans retreated joining the Mafia Island to the neighbouring former German East Africa.
MICHEL 13
G.E.A. BRITISH OCCUPATION Overprint
Issued: July 1915. Regular Issues Imperial yacht East Afrika stamps denominated in "Heller", new black, violet or green Typography overprint.
Mi 13
6 C on 7½ H
bright carmine red to dark red carmine
6 C on 7½ H
bright carmine red to dark red carmine
VARIATIONS
Mi 13 k
inverted overprint
inverted overprint
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