- Kiautschou Post Offices
- Kiautschou Feldpost
- Kiautschou Navy Post
- Kiautschou Seepost
- Kiautschou Bahnpost
GERMAN COLONIES
KIAUTSCHOU
STAMPS
1900
Kiauchau was a German leased territory in China from 6th Mar 1900 with the German post beginning 26th Jan 1900. The Bay of Kiauchau is located to the southeast of Beijing (then Peking) on the south coast of Shandong Province (then Shantung). The capital is present day Qingdao, formely named Tsintau (Tsingtau). In 1897 the Chinese government signed a 99 year lease agreement with the German government however the lease ended at the outset of the First World War on 7th Nov 1914.
MICHEL M45
STAMPS VALID for PURCHASE
(Replaced by New Issue)
From 1900 / 1901. The German post offices in kiauchau used German Empire stamps. Michel M45 to Michel M50 with cancel date starting from 9th May 1900.
Mi M45
3Pf
brown
(variations)
3Pf
brown
(variations)
VARIATIONS
Mi M45b
medium brown
medium brown
Mi M45c
light ochre brown
light ochre brown
Mi M45d
bright brown ochre
bright brown ochre
Mi M45e
dark ochre brown
dark ochre brown
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
