German Colonies Kiautschou

Lot 2143 German Colonies Kiautschou

Michel2 Scott5

Description

Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, Ty. "e" (5; Michel 2). Michel Ty. 2, fresh color, well-centered, tied by "Tsingtau, Kiautschou 21/7 00" circular datestamp on picture postcard showing a ship experimenting with a balloon, addressed to Kiel, Germany, Kiel (Aug. 28) arrival datestamp VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1900 5-PFENNIGS MICHEL TYPE 2 SURCHARGE ON POSTCARD. Signed Thier. With 1980 Bothe certificate. Scott $7,500. Michel €10,000.