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.
![]() 1/2 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.
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! |