German Colonies Kiautschou
Lot 2141 German Colonies Kiautschou
Michel2 Scott4
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Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, Ty. "d" (4; Michel 2). Michel Ty. 1a, rich color, tied by bold strike of "Tsingtau, Kiautschou 7/8 00" circular datestamp on picture postcard of the East Camp in Tsingtao, addressed to Friedrichroda, Germany, Friedrichroda (Sept. 16) arrival datestamp, card slightly reduced at bottom VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 1900 5-PFENNIGS MICHEL SUBTYPE 1A ON PICTURE POSTCARD. ONLY 80 EXAMPLES OF THIS SUBTYPE ARE POSSIBLE AND DOUBTFUL MANY EXIST ON COVER OR CARD. Signed Gentzsch. With 1993 Steuer certificate. Catalogued as basic type. Scott $7,500. Michel €10,000.
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Lot 2141 German Colonies Kiautschou
Michel2 Scott4
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Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, Ty. "d" (4; Michel 2). Michel Ty. 1a, rich color, tied by bold strike of "Tsingtau, Kiautschou 7/8 00" circular datestamp on picture postcard of the East Camp in Tsingtao, addressed to Friedrichroda, Germany, Friedrichroda (Sept. 16) arrival datestamp, card slightly reduced at bottom VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 1900 5-PFENNIGS MICHEL SUBTYPE 1A ON PICTURE POSTCARD. ONLY 80 EXAMPLES OF THIS SUBTYPE ARE POSSIBLE AND DOUBTFUL MANY EXIST ON COVER OR CARD. Signed Gentzsch. With 1993 Steuer certificate. Catalogued as basic type. Scott $7,500. Michel €10,000.
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