February 25, 2026The 1914 Yacht Issue contains only the word “Postkarte”, and includes a diamond watermark containing the letters “D”, “R”, the…
February 25, 2026In 1901, Samoa began using postal stationery of the new design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern II.
February 25, 2026Copies of P5-P8 “Specimen” overprints were produced for use as reference copies or examples for distribution to other members of…
February 25, 2026In 1901, Samoa began using postal stationery of the new design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern II.
February 25, 2026The first postal stationery produced especially for Samoa were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.
February 25, 2026Following the Reichspost’s selection of the design for the Yacht Issues, several blocks of 16 were printed as proofs. The…
February 25, 2026Upon issuance of the 1900 / 1901 Yacht Issues, an unknown number of copies were overprinted and distributed to post…
February 25, 2026Beginning in 1905, Germany began phasing in the use of watermarked paper on its new issues. This practice eventually led…
February 25, 2026The overprint issues used throughout the German colonies were replaced in 1900/1901 with a standardized design, featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II’s…
February 25, 2026The first stamps produced especially for the German colony on Samoa were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.