Alsace and Lorraine 1870 German Occupation

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  • Date of Issue : 10 September 1870
  • Design :
  • Printer : State print, Berlin
  • Printing: Typo in 2 passes
  • Perforations : 13,75x14,25
  • Catalogue N°s: Yvert France Alsace-Lorraine 1-7, Michel Elsass-Lothringen 1-7.

The underground network (burelage) is oriented top or bottom.

Unused stamps

The bottom oriented Netzunterdruck has been reprinted in 1885.

1c
2c
4c
5c bottom Mi4II
10c
20c
25c bottom Mi7II

Used stamps

2 c (pair) circle at SELZ in May 1871. Mi2Ia.
10c black frame at LUTZENBOURG. Mi5.
10 c with Horseshoe at MÜHLHAUSEN i.ELS in December 1871. Mi5Ic.
25c red frame at VENDENHEIM. Mi7Ib.