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 10623 - german states bavaria -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10623 - german states bavaria - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1911/20, small collection of proofs and souvenir sheets, including Luitpold with some sheetlets and souvenir sheets, farewell with se-tenant sheets, etc.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states bavaria
Lot 10658 - german states prussia -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10658 - german states prussia - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1823/78 (approx.), interesting unused and used collection with 27 postal stationery envelopes, including U5A unused (certificate Kastaun BPP), U6A, and other better, mostly good condition, plus some pre-philately and official letters, in album

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states prussia
Lot 10618 - german states bavaria -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10618 - german states bavaria - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1875/1920 (approx.), quite predominantly mint never hinged and unused group in a small box, often still on old lot cards of various companies, with many better values and multiples, including gutters, better types, plate flaws, etc., some also with attes/findings

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states bavaria
Lot 10639 - german states brunswick -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Lite

Lot 10639 - german states brunswick - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Lite

1698/1938, interesting local collection "Region Wolfsburg" incl. Incoming Mail from pre-philately with emphasis on the cancellations of Braunschweig, Calvörde, Velpke and Vorsfelde with approx. 190 covers, postal stationary and picture postcards, including Mi.-Nr. 8a with No. "45" on folded cover from "VORSFELDE" (signed HK), Mi.-No. 9a (3/4 Ggr.) with number "44" on folded letter with blue Ra2 "VELPKE" (FB Lange BPP), Mi.-Nr. 10 in horizontal pair with number "8" on folded letter from "BRAUNSCHWEIG 25.FEB.1867", Mi.-Nr. 14A on complete folding cover (FB Lange BPP), and two single stamps German Reich Mi.-Nr. 17a each with DKr. "BRAUNSCHWEIG 12.SEPT.1873" on wrapper of 2nd weight class. An attractive collection with many covers in perfect condition

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states brunswick

Lot 10651 - german states heligoland - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Lit

1875/90 (approx.), over 70 franked covers and cards as well as used postal stationary, including registered covers to England with Mi. 19-20 and cover fronts with additional franking Mi. 14 a (each certificate Möller BPP), including still unused and some postcards

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states heligoland
Lot 10613 - german states bavaria -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10613 - german states bavaria - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1849/1920, interesting collection with many stamps and on pieces, small multiples and round 120 covers and cards, including stamps only from the classical stamp area with many margin pieces, some corner margins, attractive cancellations, etc.. Overall very clean condition.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states bavaria
Lot 10629 - german states bavaria -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10629 - german states bavaria - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1870/1920 (ca.), about 150 letters, cards and postal stationary, including private postal stationary, interesting postage paid items, various FI on covers, advertising postal stationary, destinations, etc.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states bavaria
Lot 10646 - german states hannover -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Liter

Lot 10646 - german states hannover - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Liter

1850/67, small old exhibition collection with some interesting pieces, including Mi. 1 (4), corner margin pair No. 2 on letter, 7b on letter, Mi. 8a + b, Mi. 14 with year number on letter and Mi. 25x on letter (address partly cut out and rebacked). 1981 some pieces expertised Berger BPP, mostly with certificates, the 25x with certificate.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states hannover
Lot 10624 - german states bavaria -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10624 - german states bavaria - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1914, Ludwig Friedensdruck, imperforated, mint never hinged group, mostly in sheets, including 5,10 and 20 Pfg. each over 60 pieces and 3M. in a sheet of 50, almost all signed Pfenninger

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states bavaria
Lot 10659 - german states prussia -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

Lot 10659 - german states prussia - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Litera

1838, interesting collection of 12 extra post receipts for a journey from Birkenfeld to Cologne, all neatly mounted on pages and the individual stations described, in good condition

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 6 Collections and Lots: General collections All World / Europe / Overseas, Airmail and Zeppelin, Thematic collections, Picture Postcards, Literature, Coins

german states prussia