Worldwide Rare Stamps and Postal History

1901 3pf on left half of 5pf green, the so-called Vineta provisional, tied by "Kais. Deutsche Marine Schiffspost No.1 2/5/01" pmk on wrapper addressed to Berlin, with Vineta return address on reverse, v.f. example of this German rarity, signed G.F. and Kosack, with 1986 Buhler and 1987 Jakubek certs. This iconic provisional was used aboard the "Vineta" for sailors who wished to send newspapers documenting the Kaiser's birthday back home to Germany (Mi.AI, €22,000)
Cat. Val. $15,500
Estimate: $7500