February 20, 2026The first postal stationery produced especially for Karolinen were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.
February 20, 2026Following the Reichspost’s selection of the design for the Yacht Issues, several blocks of 16 were printed as proofs. The…
February 20, 2026Beginning in 1905, Germany began phasing in the use of watermarked paper on its new issues.
February 20, 2026To fill the void, the Ponape postal administrator used a variety of provisionals, including unaltered German Germania issues, Karolinen 3-pfennig…
February 20, 2026To fill the void, the Ponape postal administrator used a variety of provisionals, including unaltered German Germania issues, Karolinen 3-pfennig…
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…