Kribi
In 1868, the German trading house of Carl Woermann established the first German settlement in Kamerun. This settlement was quickly followed by others, as German merchants raced to establish a presence in the territory before competing British and French agents. On 14 July 1884, German explorer Dr. Gustav Nachtigal officially raised the German flag over Kamerun and declared it to be under German protection.
On 10 August 1894, a post office was opened at Kribi, a major coastal town. This post office remained open until the early days of World War I, closing on 20 September 1914.
Kribi Post Office, c. 1912
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 36
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI ◆1
Dates of Use:
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10 August 1894 to 30 June 1909
Notes:
- Used as a reserve canceller after introduction of KRIBI ◆2 cancellers, until ≈1913
- Blue ink – 1898-1899
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 37
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI KAMERUN ◆2
Dates of Use:
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1 July 1909 to 24 July 1909
Notes:
- With hour
20 March 1912 (front)
20 March 1912 (front)
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 38
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI KAMERUN ◆2
Dates of Use:
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25 July 1909 to 20 September 1914
Notes:
-
Without hour
Kribi
PO Information
Opened: 10 August 1894
Closed: 13 October 1914
In 1868, the German trading house of Carl Woermann established the first German settlement in Kamerun. This settlement was quickly followed by others, as German merchants raced to establish a presence in the territory before competing British and French agents. On 14 July 1884, German explorer Dr. Gustav Nachtigal officially raised the German flag over Kamerun and declared it to be under German protection.
On 1 February 1887, a post office was opened at Kamerun, which was then the primary settlement in the territory. The name of the town would be changed to Duala effective 1 June 1901.
This post office remained open until the early days of World War I, closing on 27 September 1914.
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 36
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI ◆1
Dates of Use:
-
10 August 1894 to 30 June 1909
Notes:
- Used as a reserve canceller after introduction of KRIBI ◆2 cancellers, until ≈1913
- Blue ink – 1898-1899
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 37
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI KAMERUN ◆2
Dates of Use:
-
1 July 1909 to 24 July 1909
Notes:
- With hour
20 March 1912 (front)
20 March 1912 (front)
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann 38
- ArGe Kolonien KRIBI KAMERUN ◆2
Dates of Use:
-
25 July 1909 to 20 September 1914
Notes:
-
Without hour
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