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 29I
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
(Type I)

From Oct 1905 to 1919. The same as Michel 18 to 27 except on watermarked paper diamond / lozenge watermark. Type 'I' peace printing.

Mi 29I
2 Cents
dark green
Peace Printing
(Variations)

VARIATIONS

Mi 29Ia
2 Cents
dark green
Peace Printing

Mi 29Ib
2 Cents
blackish opal green
Peace Printing

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 29I
Mint, Unused

Mi 29I
Cancelled, Used

GERMAN COLONIES KIAUTSCHOU STAMPS 1905

MICHEL 29I REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT (Type I)