North German Confederation 1870 Official Stamps

From Stamps of the World
  • Issue Date : 1 January 1870
  • Designed by :
  • Printed by : Staatsdr. Berlin
  • Print Process : Typography
  • Perforations : 14 1/4 - 13 3/4

Groschen Currency

For use in the northern territories.

1/4 Gr
1/3 Gr
1/2 Gr used at NEUSTETTIN in Poland.
2 Gr used at POSEN in Poland.

Kreuzer Currency

For use in the southern territories. Rare, beware of forgeries! Valid until end 1871.

1 Kr
2 Kr

Covers

Cover from WITTMUND in the Kingdom of Hanover wth two 1 Gr MiD5 in 1870. Auction image.
With 1 + 2 kr Official stamps at Hechingen (DE) to Sigmaringen, Hohenzollern (Prussian) enclave in Baden. Auction image.
Cover with 1 kr + 2 kr Dienstsache at GROSSEN-BUSECK in Hesse, circle in April 1871. Sold 12,000 DM in 1981!