Kiautschou 1905, $2½ slate & carmine. O.g., lightly hinged, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.; signed Bothe BPP with his 1979 certificate as a "Sehr feines Kabinettstück" (very fine showpiece). Michel No. 27A €1,800 ($2,466). Scott No. 32  $1,500. $0 (Image)

Kiautschou 1905, $2½ slate & carmine. Tied on small piece by neat Tsingtau cds, 15 Oct 1906, fresh and well centered, Very Fine. A marvelous example of this rare high value.; with 2006 R. Steuer certificate. Michel No. 27A €6,000 ($8,220). Scott No. 32  $4,400. $0 (Image)