February 23, 2026Copies of P7-P10 “Specimen” overprints were produced for use as reference copies or examples for distribution to other members of…
February 23, 2026The first postal stationery produced especially for Marianen were overprinted versions of German Empire issues.
February 23, 2026In approximately 1905, proof printings of the Yacht Issues were printed on paper with a lozenge watermark. The 3 Pfennig…
February 23, 2026Beginning in 1905, Germany began phasing in the use of watermarked paper on its new issues.
February 23, 2026The overprint issues used throughout the German colonies were replaced in 1900/1901 with a standardized design, featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II’s…
February 23, 2026In May 1900, a second printing of Marianen overprints came into use. This second printing featured the same “Marianen” overprint,…
February 21, 2026The 1917/1919 Yacht Postal Stationery are similar to other Yacht designs, but feature a vertical line down the middle of…
February 21, 2026In 1900, Kiautschou began using postal stationery of the standard design depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II’s yacht, the Hohenzollern II.
February 21, 2026Because of the large naval presence in Tsingtau, however, it was common for naval personnel to post the cards at…
February 21, 2026Upon the printing of the 1905 / 1919 Yacht Issues, a single imperforate sheet was printed of the 2 Cent…