Set Date(s)
6 April 1920 / 1921


On 6 April 1920, Germany issued this set of overprints of the Bavarian “Farewell” series, the last set of stamps issued specifically for Bavaria. Three of the overprints (MiNr. 128, 132, 135) are denominations not released as part of the Bavarian set (Bayern MiNr. 178-195).
Two printing varieties exist for the larger denomination overprints.

The stamps can be found with many plate flaws and overprint varieties/errors.
Overprints varieties include the following: (images courtesy of Jason Drake)

Numerous plate flaws exist on the underlying Bavarian issues. Examples are as follows: (images courtesy of Jason Drake)










On 6 April 1920, Germany issued this set of overprints of the Bavarian “Farewell” series, the last set of stamps issued specifically for Bavaria. Three of the overprints (MiNr. 128, 132, 135) are denominations not released as part of the Bavarian set (Bayern MiNr. 178-195).
Two printing varieties exist for the larger denomination overprints.

The stamps can be found with many plate flaws and overprint varieties/errors.
Overprints varieties include the following: (images courtesy of Jason Drake)

Numerous plate flaws exist on the underlying Bavarian issues. Examples are as follows: (images courtesy of Jason Drake)











