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.

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MICHEL 27
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 27
2½ Dollar
green black / dark carmine

VARIATIONS

Mi 27A
1½ Dollar
green black / dark carmine
26:17 Perf holes

Mi 27B
1½ Dollar
green black / dark carmine
25:16 Perf holes

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 27A
Mint, Unused

GERMAN COLONIES KIAUTSCHOU STAMPS 1905

MICHEL 27 REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT