Stamps of the Kingdom of Prussia

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Postage Stamps of the Kingdom of Prussia, issued between 1850 and 1867.

First issue 15 November 1850

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King Frederick William IV of Prussia, engraved by F.E. Eichens, watermark.

Issue 1856

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Engraved, watermark. 4 Pfenninge (sic) = 1/3 Sgr

Issue 1857 Solid background

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Typo by H.G. Schilling, no watermark.

Issues 1858-1861

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Background of crossed-lines (Gegitterter Grund)

Issues 1861-1865 Eagle

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Rouletted 11 3/4.

Post-couvert

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Postal stationery cuts could be used as postage stamps.

Issue 1866 Printed from behind

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Issue 1867 for use in Thurn and Taxis Kreuzer lands

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Rouletted 16.