February 10, 2026Prior to finalizing the design of the ‘PESA’ Overprints, the Reichspost produced ten sets of essays testing different overprint designs.…
February 9, 2026In January 1916, designs were produced for an emergency issue of stamps which consisted of 4 different designs, (1) for…
February 9, 2026While salvaging armaments from the Königsberg, the local authorities also salvaged a supply of German stamps. They had been immersed…
February 9, 2026Beginning in 1905, Germany began phasing in the use of watermarked paper on its new issues. Many color and perforation…
February 9, 2026On 1 April 1905, a second set of Yacht Issues was issued for use in German East Africa. The 1905…
February 9, 2026The overprint issues used throughout the German colonies were replaced in 1900/1901 with a standardized design, featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II’s…
February 9, 2026In April 1896, a second set of overprints was issued for use in German East Africa. These overprints featured a…
February 9, 2026In 1891, the government of German East Africa contracted with the Schülke & Mayr Company to provide mail service along…
February 6, 2026The 1919 Yacht Postal Stationery are similar to other Yacht designs, but feature a vertical line down the middle of…
February 6, 2026The 1913 postal stationery is similar to other Yacht designs, but features a vertical line down the middle of the…