GERMAN COLONIES
SAMOA
STAMPS
1915 / 1919
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 20 to 23
REGULAR ISSUE IMPERIAL YACHT
Jan 1915 to Apr 1919: Michel 20 to 23 like Michel 7 to 9 and 19 except now with lozenge / diamond watermarked paper. Type "I" so-called "Peace Printing", Type "II" so-called "War Printing".
Michel 20 to 23 were only sold at the Philatelic Sales Window in Berlin, cancelled stamps are not possible!
