Schleswig-Holstein
Friday, November 15, 1850.
Imperforate, no watermark, typographed.
Printed by ???.
| Description | # issued | # used | Scott # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schleswig-Holstein, November 15, 1850. Center embossed, silk threads. | ||||
| 1 schilling dull blue & greenish blue | 1,300,000 | 8,000 | 1 | |
| 2 schilling rose & pink | 700,000 | 4,000 | 2 | |
| Schleswig, March 1, 1864. Typographed, rouletted 11½ | ||||
| 4 schilling carmine | ? | ? | 9 | |
| Schleswig, April 5, 1864 | ||||
| 1¼ schilling green | ? | ? | 8 | |
| Holstein, March 1, 1864. Lithographed, imperforate. | ||||
| 1¼ blue & gray | ? | ? | 15 - 17 | |
| Holstein, May 15, 1864. Typographed, rouletted 8. | ||||
| 1¼ blue & rose | ? | ? | 18 | |
All stamps are listed in Scott under German States: Schleswig-Holstein.
The first issue was valid until the end of August, 1851. Very few stamps were used, and most of the cancels are smeared, almost obliterating the design. Beware of forged cancels.
Schleswig and Holstein had very shifting relations in the early stamp period. Schleswig and Lauenburg came under Danish rule from 1850, as a result of the war between Denmark and Prussia in 1848. Holstein was still somewhat independent, and could therefore enter the Austro-German Postal Union in 1851. As of February 1852 the postal authority in all three Princedoms was assumed by Denmark. From July 1, 1852 until Februar 28, 1864 Danish stamps were used exclusively, canceled with the assigned three-ring number cancels. Holstein and Lauenburg became independent in 1863, and in 1864 Schleswig came under Austro-Prussian administration, after yet another war with Denmark.
| Date | Name | Scott # |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 1850 | Schleswig-Holstein | 1, 2 |
| July 1, 1852 | Danish stamps | Denmark 1 - 10 (15?) |
| March 1, 1864 | Schleswig | 8, 9 |
| March 1, 1864 | Holstein | 15 - 18 |
| February, 1865 | Schleswig-Holstein | 3 - 7 |
| November, 1865 | Schleswig | 10 - 14 |
| November, 1865 | Holstein | 19 - 25 |
| January 1, 1868 | North German Confederation | NGC 1 - 6 |
The Danish stamps used in 1852 - 1864 are most likely Denmark Scott #2 to #10, since Scott #1 was intended for use in Copenhagen only, and since Scott #11 - 15 were issued in 1864.
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