Syfang
In November 1897, two German missionaries were murdered by a mob in Shantung Province, China. In response, German naval forces occupied the port city of Tsingtau, and the German government used the occupation to press the Chinese government for a long-term lease of the port and the surrounding area. In March 1898, Germany and China entered into a 99-year lease under which Germany would control both sides of the entrance to Kiautschou Bay, as well as the islands within. Around this leased territory would be a small neutral zone which would, in effect, also be under German control.
A post office was opened at Syfang on 1 August 1906. It remained open until the early days of World War I, closing in mid-September 1914.
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien SYFANG KIAUTSCHOU ◆1
Dates of Use:
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1 August 1906 to 1 November 1906
Notes:
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Upon the opening of the post office in Syfang, a Syfang canceller was not available. Instead, this provisional cancel was applied to the item, then the stamp was cancelled in Tsingtau. A dedicated canceller became available in November 1906.
5 November 1907
Postmark Information
Catalog:
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Friedemann 8
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ArGe Kolonien SYFANG KIAUTSCHOU ◆2
Dates of Use:
- 1 November 1906 to July 1914
Syfang
PO Information
Opened: 1 August 1906
Closed: Mid-September 1914
In November 1897, two German missionaries were murdered by a mob in Shantung Province, China. In response, German naval forces occupied the port city of Tsingtau, and the German government used the occupation to press the Chinese government for a long-term lease of the port and the surrounding area. In March 1898, Germany and China entered into a 99-year lease under which Germany would control both sides of the entrance to Kiautschou Bay, as well as the islands within. Around this leased territory would be a small neutral zone which would, in effect, also be under German control.
A post office was opened at Syfang on 1 August 1906. It remained open until the early days of World War I, closing in mid-September 1914.
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien SYFANG KIAUTSCHOU ◆1
Dates of Use:
-
1 August 1906 to 1 November 1906
Notes:
-
Upon the opening of the post office in Syfang, a Syfang canceller was not available. Instead, this provisional cancel was applied to the item, then the stamp was cancelled in Tsingtau. A dedicated canceller became available in November 1906.
5 November 1907
Postmark Information
Catalog:
-
Friedemann 8
-
ArGe Kolonien SYFANG KIAUTSCHOU ◆2
Dates of Use:
- 1 November 1906 to July 1914
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