GERMAN COLONIES
SAMOA
STAMPS
1900
Samoa became a German Protectorate from 1st March (Upolu) and 8th June 1900 (Sawaii) with the German post Office starting from 21st Sep 1900. The South Sea Islands of Samoa are approximately 3,500Km east of Australia. A German Post Steam Ship Agency was established on 21st Sep 1900 in Apia to protect German business interests in the South Seas. On the 2nd Dec 1899 the German-American Samoa Treaty was signed in Washington giving the western area, including the two main islands of Upolu and Sawaii, as well as two smaller islands to Germany. The eastern part of the islands including Tutulia and some smaller islands came under American control. England waived all interest in the islands.
MICHEL M45 to M50
STAMPS VALID for POSTAGE
(Replaced by New Issue (M))
Michel M45 to M50 with cancel dates from 17th May 1900.
MICHEL 1 to 6
REGULAR ISSUE GERMAN EMPIRE
17th May 1900 Michel 1 to 6 Regular issue German Empire stamps so-called "crown/eagle" with sloping black Typography overprint.
MICHEL 7 to 19
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
10th Dec 1900 Michel 7 to 19 Regular issue Imperial Yacht. Michel 7 to 15 Typography (10x10) perf 14 x 14½. Michel 16 to 19 engraved (4x5), perf 14½ or 14¼. No watermark.
