Postmarks of Hesse

Postmarks or cancellations placed in the territory of the modern federal state (Land) of Hesse (Hessen) (Germany). Historically a multitude of states, whose post was delegated to Thurn and Taxis family from 1815 until 30 June 1867, when Prussia took over.

Thurn und Taxis North

Use of SilberGroschen currency.

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  2 SilberGroschen, issue 1865, cancelled 4-rings "14" and circle on a letter to Frankfurt a/Main.

Thurn und Taxis South

Use of Kreuzer currency.

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  1861 Dillingen

Stamps of the Kingdom of Prussia

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  1 kreuzer stamp, issue 1867, Thurn und Taxis type cancelled at GERNSHEIM in 1867.

Post of the North German Confederation

Use of Silbergroschen currency

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  1 Groschen issue 1869, cancelled at ELTVILLE in 1870.]] Hesse

Use of Kreuzer currency

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  1 kreuzer stamp, rouletted issue 1868, cancelled at SACHSENHAUSEN (Frankfurt am Main) in 1868
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  1 kreuzer issue 1869, cancelled at FRANKFURT am Main, between 6-6half morning.

Stamps of the Empire of Germany

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  1 Groschen, first issue 1872, small shield, cancelled HANAU.
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  10 Pfennige, issue 1875, cancelled LIMBURG A.D. LAHN, in 1879.
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  20 Pfg, issue 1880, cancelled NIEDERAULA in 1889.
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  25 Pf, cancelled GROSS-UMSTADT in 1890.
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  5Pfg issue 1902, Mi70, cancelled NIEDERWALD (Rüdesheim am Rhein) in 1902.
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  Railway ZUG 320 in 1903.
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  Frankfurt in 1921 (stampless)
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  15 Tausend (Mark), issue 24 August 1923, cancelled at FRANKFURT A.M. on 7-9-1923.