GERMAN STATES PRUSSIA 1850 1sgr black on rose, imperf, Mi 2a (SG 5), fine mint.

GERMAN STATES 1861 HAND PAINTED ‘STAMPS’ from a French “Timbrophiles” collection dated in 1861. We see colourful interpretations of HANOVER 1851-55 values, 1859-61 values and 1860 “Posthorn” ½gr; plus two further “Posthorn” values and a different Posthorn ‘essay’. A delightful insight into early philately (11 items)