by jrdorman | Nov 26, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
Following the Reichspost’s selection of the design for the Yacht Issues, several blocks of 16 were printed as proofs. The proofs are in a face value (2 Pf.) and color that were not used on the final, released issues.
by jrdorman | Mar 19, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
The 1914 Yacht Issue contains only the word “Postkarte”, and includes a diamond watermark containing the letters “D”, “R”, the number “9”, and Roman numeral “II”.
by jrdorman | Mar 19, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
In 1901, Samoa began using postal stationery of the new design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern II.
by jrdorman | Mar 19, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
Copies of P5-P8 “Specimen” overprints were produced for use as reference copies or examples for distribution to other members of the Universal Postal Union.
by jrdorman | Mar 19, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
In 1901, Samoa began using postal stationery of the new design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern II.
by jrdorman | Mar 19, 2020 | Samoa, Stamp Pages
The first postal stationery produced especially for Samoa were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.