Baden

For the district under French occupation after World War II, see Germany – French occupation of Baden.

The Grand Duchy of Baden was located between France and Württemberg in southwest Germany.

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 * In 1851, Baden issued its first stamps, with numeral of value designs, printed in black on colored papers The first printing of May 1851 is in distinctive shades.
 * In 1853, three values were issued in new colored papers. In 1858, the 3kr value paper color was changed again.
 * In 1860-61, a new arms design was issued, perf 13½. The background consists of horizontal lines.
 * In 1862, the previous designs were issued perf 10.
 * In 1862-66, the arms design was modified, now without the lined background.
 * In 1868, two values were issued with denominations now expressed as "KR."
 * In 1870, Baden joined the German Empire and began using its stamps.

Rural postage due stamps
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 * In 1862, three values inscribed LAND-POST / PORTO-MARKE were issued. Forgeries and forged cancels are common.

Local official stamps
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 * In 1905, as part of Germany, Baden issued its own local officials. The frame is that of the Germania designs, but is inscribed FREI / DURCH / ABLÖSUNG / Nr. 16.

See

 * Germany, a disambiguation page

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