HAPAG
MiNr. 1
MiNr. 1 DD
MiNr. 2
In 1875, the Hamburg-America Packet Company (HAPAG) issued this stamp for use on letters delivered by its steamers to the Caribbean and South America.
The first, 1875 printing (MiNr. 1) and the second, 1879 printing (MiNr. 2) differ slightly in color shade. The center is embossed with the company symbol.
The original issues are perf 12.5.
In 1938, commemorative reprints were made for the Exhibition of the Deutschen Sammlergemeinschaft (German Collectors Community). The reprints are in unwatermarked imperforate sheets of 12, with “Nachdruck” (Reprint) at lower right. Total quantity printed is 20,048.
1938 Reprint Sheet
In 1955, another commemorative reprint was made by HAPAG. Total quantity printed is approximately 120,000.
1955 Reprint
The stamps are perforated 11.5:10, on bright white paper with watermark.
1955 Reprint Watermark
In 1975, souvenir sheetlets were printed for the 1975 NORDPOSTA Exhibition. The stamps are on white, unwatermarked paper, and have “1975” in the lower margin. A red commemorative cancel featuring a ship was available at the Exhibition.
1975 Reprint Sheetlet
1975 Reprint Sheetlet
Set Date(s)
Watermark(s)
None
Album Page(s)
Certificate(s)
HAPAG
MiNr. 1
MiNr. 1 DD
MiNr. 2
In 1875, the Hamburg-America Packet Company (HAPAG) issued this stamp for use on letters delivered by its steamers to the Caribbean and South America.
The first, 1875 printing (MiNr. 1) and the second, 1879 printing (MiNr. 2) differ slightly in color shade. The center is embossed with the company symbol.
The original issues are perf 12.5.
In 1938, commemorative reprints were made for the Exhibition of the Deutschen Sammlergemeinschaft (German Collectors Community). The reprints are in unwatermarked imperforate sheets of 12, with “Nachdruck” (Reprint) at lower right. Total quantity printed is 20,048.
1938 Reprint Sheet
In 1955, another commemorative reprint was made by HAPAG. Total quantity printed is approximately 120,000.
1955 Reprint
The stamps are perforated 11.5:10, on bright white paper with watermark.
1955 Reprint Watermark
In 1975, souvenir sheetlets were printed for the 1975 NORDPOSTA Exhibition. The stamps are on white, unwatermarked paper, and have “1975” in the lower margin. A red commemorative cancel featuring a ship was available at the Exhibition.
1975 Reprint Sheetlet
1975 Reprint Sheetlet
Set Date(s)
Watermark(s)
None
Album Page(s)
Certificate(s)