- 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 M47
STAMPS VALID for PURCHASE
(Replaced by New Issue)
From 1900 / 1901. The German post offices in kiauchau used German Empire stamps. Michel M47 to Michel M50 with cancel date starting from 9th May 1900.
Mi M47
10Pf
red
(variations)
10Pf
red
(variations)
VARIATIONS
Mi M47d
bright lilac red
bright lilac red
Mi M47e
dark rose/red
dark rose/red
PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
