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GERMAN COLONIES
OST-AFRIKA
BRITISH OCCUPATION
STAMPS
1915

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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.

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MICHEL 22
O.B.M.S Overprint

Regular Issue revenue Stamp of German East Africa. Statistics of Mechandise Transport, With blue green typography overprint (O.H.B.M.S = in service of the British Majesty).

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Mi 22
12½ Heller
light brown


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21-Jul-2020 01:32