german states - Stamp Auctions

Thurn and Taxis established a postal service in Europe in 1497, when Franz von Taxis was commissioned to establish a postal system in Europe by the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I. In 1852 Thurn and Taxis (T&T) issued postage stamp for general use. Prior to the German Unification, German Kingdoms, Duchies, Free-Cities stamps were issued by the individual states. In 1849 Bavaria issue postage stamps and was followed by Saxony in 1850. The subsequent states to issue stamps were were Baden, Bergedorf, Braunschweig, Bremen, Hamburg, Hannover, Heligoland, Lübek, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Oldenburg, Prussia, Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Württemberg. In 1868 the North German Confederation was established by 22 previously independent states of northern Germany. They became part of the North German Postal District, or Norddeutscher Postbezirk, in German and issued a series of stamps valued in groschen for the Northern District, different from the usage of kreuzer for the Southern District. The southern states continue to use their own state stamps and postal system. Stamps and covers from Altdeutschland - Old German States, are among the the most popular collecting area and bring very high prices at stamp auctions and privet sales.

Lot 10834 - german states 1851-1920 - UPA UPA Auction UPA 93

Mint/Unused/Used ranges on SG illus album pages, typical mixed condition and none are expertised, with Hamburg from 1859 ½s black Unused, 2s, 3s & 7s Used, 1864 2½s blue-green Used, Hanover incl 1851-55 1/15th on blue Used, Schleswig incl 1865 roul 2s, 4s & 1 1/3s Used, Holstein 1865 roul 4s Unused, North German Confed, Thurn & Taxis incl North 1859 5sgr mauve Used, South 15k purple Used, Wurttemberg incl 1865-8 9k Used, useful range with c/v circa £3000. (90) {MX} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £470.40)

UPA UPA Auction UPA 93

german states 1851-1920
Price: £ 588.00
Lot 2025 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2025 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 7, 4s bister, Fine, OG, Hr

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2031 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2031 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 15, 1 1/4s blue & gray, imperf, VF

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2026 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2026 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 8, 1 1/4s green, F-FVF, no gum

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states

Lot 2032 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 18, 1 1/4s blue, imperf, FVF and 20, 22, 1 1/4s Rouletted issues, Fine

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2027 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2027 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 9, 4s carmine, Fine, no gum

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2022 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2022 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 3, ฝs rose, F-FVF, no gum

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2033 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2033 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, 19, ฝs green, tiny h/s on back, Fine

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2028 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2028 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 10ฝs green, F-FVF, OG, VLH

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states
Lot 2023 - general foreign german states -  DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS -   SALE 349

Lot 2023 - general foreign german states - DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN 4, 11, 1 1/4s green and 1 1/4s red lilac, Fine

DOWNEAST STAMPS DOWNEAST STAMPS - SALE 349

general foreign german states