GERMAN COLONIES
TOGO
STAMPS
1900
Togo became a German Protectorate from 5th Jul 1884 with the German post Office starting from 1st Mar 1888.
Togo was located on the western coast of Africa and occupied a thin 50Km wide strip of the "Slave Coast". The area expands into the hinterland for about 560Km and is 175Km wide from north to south at its widest part. As the area was so small it was difficult to defend militarily and so was forced to surrender to British and French troops on 26th Aug 1914.
MICHEL 17
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
Issued: Nov 1900. Printed engraved on sheets (4x5), perf 14½ or 14¼. No Watermark.
Mi 17
2 Mark
blackish blue
2 Mark
blackish blue
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 17 PF I
retouched cloud between the shrouds of the foremast
retouched cloud between the shrouds of the foremast
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 17
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
Mi 17
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
