AMTLICHE GANZSACHEN
(1890)
OFFICIAL POSTAL STATIONARY
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01-Sep-2022 03:02
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POSTCARDS:
P24, P25, P26 and P27
ROHRPOST UMSCHLÄGE (ROHRPOST ENVELOPE):
RU2
P24 to P27
(CROWN / EAGLE)
Changed numerals and lower case letters now for all cards control codes, for double cards only on the question part of the card has print control date data. Address form with a narrow dot line spacing (10: 11: 11mm); with point gap.
The 10Pf postcards below exist with any one of four types of border. The images below can be used to determine the border type.
P24
OFFICIAL POSTCARD
5 PFENNIG
Issued 1890.
Distinguishing Features:
1. 5Pf Green pre-printed value stamp with number in circle and inscribed "REICHSPOST"
2. Distance between dotted address lines 10:11:11mm.
3. "An" directly above "in" on the left.
4. Control Print Data: Yes, number and letter (see below).
5. Watermark: No
6. Gap in 4th Address line: Yes.
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P24 - 5Pf green stamp
P25
OFFICIAL POSTCARD
10 PFENNIG
Issued 1890. Very similar to P21 but now with print control data numbers and lower case letters for all cards. Address form with a narrow dot line spacing (10: 11: 11mm) with dot gap. There are two variations for this card depending on the frame type.
P25/01: frame type 'a'
P25/02: frame type 'b' (see description above).
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P25 Type 'a' - CODE 593c
P26
OFFICIAL REPLY CARD
5 PFENNIG
Issued 1890.
Distinguishing Features:
1. 2x 5Pf Green pre-printed value stamp with number in circle and inscribed "REICHSPOST"
2. Distance between dotted address lines 10:11:11mm.
3. "An" directly above "in" on the left.
4. Control Print Data: Yes, number and letter (see below).
5. Watermark: No
6. Gap in 4th Address line: Yes.
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P26 - Reply Card - 2x 5Pf green stamp
P27
OFFICIAL REPLY CARD
10 PFENNIG
Issued 1890.
Distinguishing Features:
1. 10Pf carmine pre-printed value stamp with large eagle in circle and inscribed "REICHSPOST"
2. Distance between dotted address lines 10:11:11mm.
3. Control Print Data: Yes, number and letter (see below).
4. Watermark: No
5. Gap in 4th Address line: Yes.
there are three versions of P27 depending on border type:
P27/01: with frame type a/c
P27/02: with frame type b/d
P27/03: with frame type b/c.
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P27/03
RU2
OFFICIAL ROHRPOST UMSCHLÄGE
30 PFENNIG
The earliest known usage of this envelope is Mar 1890. This Rohrpost envelope features a 'Large Eagle in Circle' 30Pf dark blue stamp and the envelope measures 126 x 81mm. The envelope has a rose coloured interior.
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RU2 - 30Pf dark blue stamp