1893 Krone / Adler Overprint Essays
Prior to finalizing the design of the ‘PESA’ Overprints, the Reichspost produced ten sets of essays testing different overprint designs. Each set contains five stamps, one of each value that was eventually issued.
1905 Yacht Issue Watermarked Proofs
Proof printings of the Yacht Issues were printed on paper with a lozenge watermark.
1905 Yacht Issue Watermarked Proofs
In approximately 1905, proof printings of the 1900 Yacht Issues were printed on paper with a lozenge watermark.
Ponape Buried Mail
In October 1914, in advance of the arrival of Japanese forces to occupy the island, the postmaster of Ponape handed accumulated mail over to local Capuchin monks who buried it beneath the altar of the local Catholic church.
1901 Yacht Specimens
Upon issuance of the 1901 Yacht Issues, an unknown number of copies were overprinted and distributed to post offices as specimens.
1901 Yacht Specimens
Upon issuance of the 1901 Yacht Issues, an unknown number of copies were overprinted and distributed to post offices as specimens.