GERMAN EMPIRE
1902
MICHEL RU5
OFFICIAL ROHRPOSTUMSCHLÄGE
30 PFENNIG
Issued in 1902, this Ruhrpost envelope is the first of three Ruhrpost envelopes to feature a 30Pf Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH", the others being the 1903 RU6 and the 1912 issue RU7. These envelopes measure 126 x 81mm and for RU5 the lower flap is under the side flaps and is rose coloured.
RU5 UNUSED
Michel RU5
30Pf dark blue
30Pf dark blue
FROM MY COLLECTION
See also:
RU1, RU2, RU3, RU4, RU5, RU6, RU7, RU8, RU9, RU10, RU11 and RU12
