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Prussia (Preußen), one of the German states, issued its own postage stamps between 1850 and 1867, before joining the North German Confederation. Here’s an overview of its stamp history:
First Prussian Stamps (1850)
- Prussia issued its first postage stamp on November 15, 1850.
- The first series included denominations of ⅓, 1, 2, and 3 Silbergroschen.
- Design: The stamps featured a simple numeral in the center, enclosed by a rectangular frame, with “Freimarke” (postage stamp) and “Preussen” inscribed.
- The stamps were printed using letterpress printing and were without perforations (imperforate).
Later Issues (1856-1867)
- 1856: A new series with a portrait of King Frederick William IV replaced the numeral design.
- 1861: A new series was issued with a portrait of King Wilhelm I, featuring denominations from ½ to 30 Silbergroschen.
- 1866-1867: The last Prussian stamps were issued before postal unification.
End of Prussian Stamps (1867)
- In 1867, Prussia joined the North German Postal District, and Prussian stamps were replaced by those of the North German Confederation.
Key Features of Prussian Stamps
- No perforations on early issues (imperforate).
- Used Silbergroschen and Thaler as currency denominations.
- Designs included simple numerals and royal portraits.
- Stamps were valid in other German states using the same postal system.