Lübeck

Lübeck was an independent free city on the Baltic Sea.
 * In 1859, its first stamps depicting its arms were issued, on paper watermarked with small flowers.
 * In 1862, 2 values were printed on stout unwatermarked paper. These should not be confused with the many unwatermarked reprints and forgeries.
 * In 1863, an oval design was released, inscribed LUEBECK.
 * In 1864 a similar design without scrollwork at the sides was released.
 * In 1865, another similar design was issued, with octagonal outer frame.
 * Lübeck joined the North German Confederation in 1867.





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