Tag Archives: Germany

Germany Lighthouse Stamps, 11 June 2015

Deutsche Post has recently added a set of two stamps to the “Lighthouse” series first began in 2004.

Moritzburg L/H | 11 Jun 2015

Moritzburg L/H | 11 Jun 2015

 

 

Moritzburg Lighthouse was built on a miniature harbor on a land-locked lake  in Saxony, near Dresden in the late 18th century. It is adjacent to the Little Pheasant Castle which was constructed by Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony who later became King of Saxony.

Lindau L/H | 11 Jun 2015

Lindau L/H | 11 Jun 2015

 

 

Lindau Lighthouse was constructed between 1853 and 1856 on Lake Constance and is the southern most lighthouse in Germany. It is interesting in that it has a clock built into the tower.

See more lighthouse stamps from Germany here

Germany Postal Cancels, 2014

As shown below, Germany continues to produce very nice postal cancels and meters depicting lighthouses.

Germany 30 May 2014

Germany 2 Aug 2014

Germany Oct 2013