Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 3 Single Lots: German Empire 1872 – 1945 German Reichspost – Shield Issues – The Michael Rehme Collection (part II)

⅓ Groschen yellowish green in mixed franking with issue 1875 3 Pfennige green and 5 Pfennige grey purple each with clear DKr. "RATIBOR 26.3.75" as supposed 10 Pfennig franking on piece in perfect condition. An unusual and decorative late use of the ⅓ groschen stamp wide after the end of its validity as a mixed currency franking, probably a unique piece in this combination
Provenance: J.J. Volny (95th auction Württembergisches Auktionshaus, 2006)