Postmarks of Hesse
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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.
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Prephilately
[edit]Thurn und Taxis North
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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.