Estonia
(Estland)
Occupation Stamps 1941
Michel 3
"Estland - Eesti"
Tartu Issue
Issued: 7th to 12th Aug 1941. Designed by V. Krass and available on sheets (10x10) and Perf L 11¼. Originally intended for local use from 29th Sep 1941 until 30th Apr 1942 but not many were used as they were superceeded by the Hitler portrait stamps overprinted 'OSTLAND'.
Mi 3
30 (K)
blue
(Variations)
30 (K)
blue
(Variations)
Quantity Issued: Michel 3x = 250,000. Michel 3y = 250,000
Valid Until: 30th Apr 1942
VARIATIONS
Mi 3 x
blackish reddish brown
coated paper
brownish gum
blackish reddish brown
coated paper
brownish gum
Mi 3 ya
black ultramarine
ordinary paper
white gum
black ultramarine
ordinary paper
white gum
Mi 3 yb
blue
ordinary paper
white gum
blue
ordinary paper
white gum
OTHER VARIATIONS
Mi 3 x Uw
Mi 3 x L
Mi 3 y a U
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 3 I
'A' in 'Estland' broken on the right
'A' in 'Estland' broken on the right
Mi 3 I U
Like 3 I but untoothed
Like 3 I but untoothed
Mi 3 II U
Right leg of 'N' in 'Estland' broken
Right leg of 'N' in 'Estland' broken
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION