GERMANY, 1901, 3pf on Half of 5pf Green, Vineta Provisional (65B; Michel AI). Left vertical half, tied by "Kais Deutsche Marine Schiffspost 23/4 01" circular datestamp on complete wrapper to Breslau, Germany

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A MARVELOUS USE OF THE 1901 3-PFENNIGS SURCHARGED BISECT, THE "VINETA" PROVISIONAL, USED ON ORIGINAL WRAPPER.

A total of 600 bisects were produced by the Commander of the ship Vineta to alleviate a shortage of 3pf stamps. The shortage occurred partly due to a large portion of the crew wanting to send home newspapers reporting the celebration of the Kaiser's birthday. Few wrappers have survived due to higher attrition as compared to covers.

With 1999 Jakubek certificate. Michel €22,000

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