North German Postal Area 1868/1871 - North German Postal District and Alsace-Lorraine 1868–1871 – 39 postage stamps and official stamps
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This used lot comprises 39 postage and official stamps from the North German Postal District and Alsace-Lorraine, dating from 1868 to 1871.
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39 stamps from the period of the North German Confederation Postal District (Norddeutscher Postbezirk) and Alsace-Lorraine, dating from 1868–1871.
* Stamps of the Norddeutscher Postbezirk from the 1868 and 1869 issues, in various denominations of Groschen and Kreuzer, including perforated and rouletted issues.
* Stamps related to the Hamburg city post (Stadtpostbrief Hamburg).
* Official stamps (Dienstmarken) with denominations from ¼ to 2 Groschen and from 1 to 7 Kreuzer.
* Telegram stamp.
* Five Alsace-Lorraine (POSTES) stamps with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 25 centimes from 1870–1871.
Michel catalog approximate ranges:
* Norddeutscher Postbezirk: Mi 1–26
* Dienstmarken: Mi D 1–9
* Alsace-Lorraine: Mi 1–7
* Telegram stamp: separate catalog section
The listed catalog ranges do not indicate the presence of all numbers.
The collection includes cancelled stamps and specimens that appear to be unused. Historical postmarks, variety margins and perforation, and signs of age and wear are visible.
The condition varies. There may be hinge remnants, discolorations and other flaws characteristic of old stamps.
The exact set for sale consists of 39 stamps as shown in the photos.
39 stamps from the period of the North German Confederation Postal District (Norddeutscher Postbezirk) and Alsace-Lorraine, dating from 1868–1871.
* Stamps of the Norddeutscher Postbezirk from the 1868 and 1869 issues, in various denominations of Groschen and Kreuzer, including perforated and rouletted issues.
* Stamps related to the Hamburg city post (Stadtpostbrief Hamburg).
* Official stamps (Dienstmarken) with denominations from ¼ to 2 Groschen and from 1 to 7 Kreuzer.
* Telegram stamp.
* Five Alsace-Lorraine (POSTES) stamps with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 25 centimes from 1870–1871.
Michel catalog approximate ranges:
* Norddeutscher Postbezirk: Mi 1–26
* Dienstmarken: Mi D 1–9
* Alsace-Lorraine: Mi 1–7
* Telegram stamp: separate catalog section
The listed catalog ranges do not indicate the presence of all numbers.
The collection includes cancelled stamps and specimens that appear to be unused. Historical postmarks, variety margins and perforation, and signs of age and wear are visible.
The condition varies. There may be hinge remnants, discolorations and other flaws characteristic of old stamps.
The exact set for sale consists of 39 stamps as shown in the photos.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
North German Postal Area
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1868
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1871
Condition
Used
Title
North German Postal District and Alsace-Lorraine 1868–1871 – 39 postage stamps and official stamps
Theme
History
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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