GERMAN COLONIES
SUDWEST AFRIKA
STAMPS
1901
German possession since 7th Aug 1884 with the Post Office starting on 17th July 1888.
German Southwest Africa, now the area occupied by Namibia, is located on the southwest coast of Africa. The postal network started in July 1888 and almost 100 post offices were created up until the First World War. German Southwest Africa was handed over to the South African Union on the 9th July 1915.
MICHEL 20
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
Issued: Jan 1901: Regular issue Imperial Yacht. Michel 11 to 19 Typography (10x10), Perf 15x15½. Michel 20 to 23 engraved (4x5), without watermark, Perf 15½ or 15¼.
Mi 20
1 Mark
dark red
1 Mark
dark red
Michel 20 only exists with 26:17 perforation holes.
VARIATIONS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 20
Cancelled, Used
"SWAKOPMUND
22.1.07"
Mi 20
Cancelled, Used
"SWAKOPMUND
22.1.07"
Stamp (1) carries a type 4 "SWAKOPMUND DSWA" cancel which was in use from Dec 1905 until 24th Dec 1914.
