German Post China year 1905 stamps MH / Used
The German Post China stamps, also known as German Post Offices in China stamps, were issued during the period when Germany operated postal services in China, primarily from the late 19th to early 20th century. Here are some key points about these stamps:
Time period: They were issued from 1886 to 1917. These stamps were used in German post offices established in various Chinese treaty ports and concessions. Many of these stamps featured German designs overprinted with Chinese currency values.
Locations: German post offices were located in cities like Shanghai, Tientsin (Tianjin), Hankow (Hankou), and Tsingtau (Qingdao).
Currency: Early issues were denominated in pfennig and mark, later changing to Chinese dollars and cents.
Varieties: There are several varieties, including regular postage stamps, airmail stamps, and postage due stamps.
End of use: The use of these stamps ended with World War I, when German interests in China were seized by Allied powers.
Collectability: These stamps are of significant interest to philatelists specializing in German colonial issues or Chinese postal history.
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