German Colonies Kiautschou

Lot 2130 German Colonies Kiautschou

Michel1IFI Scott2a-3avars

Description

Kiauchau, 1900, 5pfg on 10pf Carmine, Ty. "b" and "c", 45 Degree Overprint, Surcharge Shifted Downwards, With Blue Crayon (2a-3a vars; Michel 1IFI). Horizontal strip of five with interpanneau gutter selvage at bottom, Positions 42-46, Michel Ty. 5-2-3-3-3, surcharge strongly shifted downwards and straddling perfs at bottom and traces along top perfs, tied by five bold strikes of "Tsingtau, Kiautschou 10/6 00" circular datestamp on cover addressed locally, cover with slightly rough corner at bottom right VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE AND RARE COVER WITH A 5-PFENNIGS SURCHARGE STRIP OF FIVE WITH INTERPANNEAU SELVAGE AT BOTTOM AND THE OVERPRINT SEVERELY DISPLACED. The Michel subtype 5 is particularly rare, especially on cover, as this was only found in one position on a pane. With 2005 Steuer certificate.