Thurn & Taxis #46 - 1852 Imperforate Issue

The Thurn & Taxis family established a private postal service in the 13th century. During the 19th century it operated an efficient postal service throughout the German states, particularly in areas not covered by government post offices. This early issue is denominated in the kreuzer currency used in the German southern states. (Thurn & Taxis #46)