I'm not familiar with most of these, so I can't speak to authenticity. As to catalog info, however...
Leipzig
Michel 6, 7, and 9 from December 1886. These are Mi 6-9 U. CV is 3/ea with gum, and 1/ea without.
Lloyd
These are from the Lloyd private mail service in Berlin, 18 August 1886. If gummed, they're Michel 1-3 U. Catalog values are 1, 1, and 1.50 respectively. If not gummed, they're reprints Michel 1-3 N, catalog values 0.50, 0.50, and 0.75, respectively.
Bochum
Michel 27-30 B, though 28 B and 30 B have color variation subtypes -- 28a B (violet), 28b B (brownish lilac), 28c B (pale grey violet), 30a B (ultramarine), 30b B (blue grey). Catalog values are:
27 B -- 1.50
28a B -- 5
28b B -- 1.50
28c B -- 1.50
29 B -- 1.50
30a B -- 2
30b B -- 3
Berlin
These are from the HANSA private mail service in Berlin, 24 November 1886. The originals (Michel 1-3) weren't imperf, but a new printing (Michel 1-2 N) was done with the 2 and 3 Pfenning values reprinted from the original plates, and the 10 Pfennig from the plates used for postcards. The reprints were the only ones available imperf, but they could also be cutouts from postal stationery. Catalog values for the reprints are 0.30, 0.30, and 0.50, respectively.
Essen -- first set
These are reprints of a set from October 1887, Michel 1 N, 3 N, and 4 N. Catalog value of 2 each.
Essen -- second set
These are reprints of a set from April 1888, Michel 25-27 N. Catalog value of 1.50 each.
Frankfurt/Main
Michel 8-9 from June 1887. Should be perf 11 1/2. CV of 10 (Mi 8 green) and 20 (Mi 9 red).
Berlin
Same HANSA stamp as above, except should be perf 11 1/2. Michel 2, CV of 0.50.
Straίburg
Michel 4 from December 1886. CV of 5.
Essen
Michel 19 N (3 Pf) and Michel 18 B (10 Pf). CV of 1.50 and 5, respectively.
Courier
These are from Magdeburg. From L to R:
Michel 6a B from July 1887. CV 4.
Michel 2 N from December 1886. CV 1.
Michel 7a B from July 1887. CV 2.50.
Michel 7b B from July 1887. CV 2.50. |
Posted 11/18/2012 11:58 pm
