Austral-Japan-Linie
In late 1904 or early 1905, Norddeutscher-Lloyd resumed the Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie, which had been discontinued in mid-1900, as the Austral-Japan-Linie.
This line would run until the outbreak of World War I.
Postmark Information
Prior to the reintroduction of the previous Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie cancellers, the steamer Willehad used provisional cancels on mail carried on the route.
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien D. WILLEHAD NDL BREMEN
14 March 1905
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
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29 January 1905 to 27 April 1905
Notes:
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Blue or black ink
Postmark Information
Prior to the reintroduction of the previous Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie cancellers, the steamer Willehad used provisional cancels on mail carried on the route.
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien Reichspostdampfer “WILLEHAD”
24 March 1905
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Willehad
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
29 January 1905 to 27 April 1905
Notes:
-
Blue ink
Postmark Information
In 1905, the previously retired “a” and “b” cancellers were reintroduced for use.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 I a / SP 5 a
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE a
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Willehad
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
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June 1905 to 5 December 1906
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Manila
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
21 December 1906 to 11 August 1909
1 April 1913 (front)
1 April 1913 (rear)
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Coblenz I
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
13 August 1909 to 18 August 1914
Notes:
-
Violet ink in 1911, 1913, 1914
Postmark Information
In 1905, the previously retired “a” and “b” cancellers were reintroduced for use.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 I b / SP 5 b
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE b
3 October 1907
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Prinz Waldemar
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
3 February 1905 to October 1907
27 November 1911
27 November 1911
13 October 1909
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Prinz Sigismund
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
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8 May 1908 to 3 August 1914
Postmark Information
In 1905, a new cancel with a slightly different design and letter “c” was introduced.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 5 c
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE c
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Prinz Sigismund
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
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April 1905 to 22 March 1907
Notes:
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Provisional year date “06” in 1906
11 January 1911 (front)
11 January 1911 (rear)
2 June 1913
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Prinz Waldemar
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
10 April 1907 to 30 July 1914
Notes:
-
Violet ink, 1911-1913
Austral-Japan-Linie
In late 1904 or early 1905, Norddeutscher-Lloyd resumed the Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie, which had been discontinued in mid-1900, as the Austral-Japan-Linie.
This line would run until the outbreak of World War I.
Postmark Information
Prior to the reintroduction of the previous Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie cancellers, the steamer Willehad used provisional cancels on mail carried on the route.
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien D. WILLEHAD NDL BREMEN
14 March 1905
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
29 January 1905 to 27 April 1905
Notes:
-
Blue or black ink
Postmark Information
Prior to the reintroduction of the previous Neu-Guinea-Zweiglinie cancellers, the steamer Willehad used provisional cancels on mail carried on the route.
Catalog:
- Friedemann Unlisted
- ArGe Kolonien Reichspostdampfer “WILLEHAD”
24 March 1905
Willehad
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
29 January 1905 to 27 April 1905
Notes:
-
Blue ink
Postmark Information
In 1905, the previously retired “a” and “b” cancellers were reintroduced for use.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 I a / SP 5 a
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE a
Willehad
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
June 1905 to 5 December 1906
Manila
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
21 December 1906 to 11 August 1909
1 April 1913 (front)
1 April 1913 (rear)
Coblenz I
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
13 August 1909 to 18 August 1914
Notes:
-
Violet ink in 1911, 1913, 1914
Postmark Information
In 1905, the previously retired “a” and “b” cancellers were reintroduced for use.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 I b / SP 5 b
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE b
3 October 1907
Prinz Waldemar
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
3 February 1905 to October 1907
27 November 1911
27 November 1911
11 August 1902
Prinz Sigismund
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
8 May 1908 to 3 August 1914
Postmark Information
In 1905, a new cancel with a slightly different design and letter “c” was introduced.
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 5 c
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST NEU-GUINEA-ZWEIGLINIE c
Prinz Sigismund
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
April 1905 to 22 March 1907
Notes:
-
Provisional year date “06” in 1906
11 January 1911 (front)
11 January 1911 (rear)
11 August 1902
Prinz Waldemar
Postmark Information
Period of Use on this Ship:
-
10 April 1907 to 30 July 1914
Notes:
-
Violet ink, 1911-1913
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