February 6, 2026In 1900, German New Guinea began using postal stationery of the new design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern…
February 6, 2026Proof printings of P14 and P16 were produced, and feature a shorter third address line (56mm vice 60mm) and a longer fourth address line…
February 6, 2026The 1899 Overprint Postal Stationery are similar in appearance to the 1898 Overprint Postal Stationery, but none have watermarks (unlike P1),…
February 6, 2026The first postal stationery produced especially for German New Guinea were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.
February 6, 2026In 1902, private versions of the Kaiser’s Yacht Postcards became available for use in German New Guinea
February 6, 2026In March 1898, private versions of the 1898 Overprint Postcards became available for use.
February 6, 2026These British Occupation Issues are German New Guinea registration labels overprinted "G.R.I. / 3d.”, with a new value of 3 Pence.
February 6, 2026The British Occupation Officials are German New Guinea MiNr. 7 and MiNr. 8 overprinted “O.S. / G.R.I. / 1d.”.
February 6, 2026On 17 October 1914, the Commonwealth forces occupying German New Guinea issued their first overprinted stamps.
February 6, 2026In 1888, the Neu Guinea Compagnie introduced this 2 Mark packet card for use in German New Guinea.