Butjadingen (DE)

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Butjadingen is a peninsula and municipality (6,180 inhabitants end 2015) in the Wesermarsch districts, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Agriculture and tourism constitute the bulk of its economic activity. The main tourist sites are the villages of Tossens, Burhave and Eckwarden.

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Historically in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. The municipalities of Burhave, Eckwarden, Langwarden, Stollhamm, Tossens, and Waddens joined as BURHAVE in 1933, renamed BUTJADINGEN in 1936.

Postmark in Unified-Germany

Postmark in German Empire

Postmark in North German Confederation

Since 1 January 1868.

Postmarks in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg

BURHAVE

Black frame at BURHAVE on the 1861 issue. Mi12a

LANGWARDEN

DC used at LANGWARDEN in 1860-1861 only. Cover with Mi6, sold 3,900 DM in 1985.

TOSSENS

Blue frame at TOSSENS on the 1859 issue (cover). Mi7
Blue frame at TOSSENS on the 1861 issue. Mi14