- Kiautschou Post Offices
- Kiautschou Feldpost
- Kiautschou Navy Post
- Kiautschou Seepost
- Kiautschou Bahnpost
GERMAN COLONIES
KIAUTSCHOU
STAMPS
1905
Kiauchau was a Grerman leased territory in China from 6th Mar 1905 with the German post beginning 26th Jan 1905. 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 1997 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 25
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
From 1st Oct 1905. Denomination in Mexican Dollar currency. Michel Nr 19 to 23 Typography (10x10), Perf: 14 x 14½, Michel Nr 24 to 27 Engraved (4x5) without watermark, Perf: 14½ or 14¼.
Mi 25
1 Dollar
blackish blue
1 Dollar
blackish blue
VARIATIONS
Mi 25A
1 Dollar
blackish blue
26:17 Perf holes
1 Dollar
blackish blue
26:17 Perf holes
Mi 25B
1 Dollar
blackish blue
25:16 Perf holes
1 Dollar
blackish blue
25:16 Perf holes
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 23 PF I
denomination '1' crosshatched
denomination '1' crosshatched
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 25A
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
