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 30I
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 30I
4 Cents
bright carmine red
(Variations)

VARIATIONS

Mi 30Ia
4 Cents
bright carmine red
Peace Printing
(Nov 1909)

Mi 30Ib
4 Cents
bright red carmine
Peace Printing
(Nov 1912)

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

Mi 30I
Mint, Unused

Mi 30I
Cancelled, Used

GERMAN COLONIES KIAUTSCHOU STAMPS 1905

MICHEL 30I REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT (Type I)