February 20, 2026On 20 April 1905, a typhoon damaged the Ponape post office. Among the losses were the Ponape canceller and a…
February 20, 2026The overprint issues used throughout the German colonies were replaced in 1900/1901 with a standardized design, featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II’s…
February 20, 2026In May 1900, a second printing of Karolinen overprints came into use. This second printing featured the same “Karolinen” overprint,…
February 20, 2026The first stamps produced especially for the German colony in Karolinen were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.
February 18, 2026This private postal stationery card is entitled “Schwarze Schönheiten” (Black Beauties), and depicts two native women. It became available for…
February 18, 2026This private postal stationery card is entitled “Victoria”, and depicts Victoria, Kamerun. It became available for use in September 1902.
February 18, 2026In March 1898, private versions of the 1897 Overprint Postcards became available for use.
February 18, 2026The 1917/19 postal stationery are similar to other Yacht designs, but feature a vertical line down the middle of the…
February 18, 2026The 1912/17 postal stationery are similar to other Yacht designs, but feature a vertical line down the middle of the…
February 18, 2026The 1908 Yacht Postal Stationery is a 5 Pf. card with “Postkarte” to the left side, no “An”, and a…