The British Administration of Heliogoland (Britische Verwaltung von Helgoland in German) lasted from 1807 until 1890 and issued 25 postage stamps between 1867 and 1879 which were extensively reprinted. Heligoland is located 29 miles (46 kilometers) off the German coastline and consists of two islands: the populated triangular 0.4 square miles (1 km²) main island of Hauptinsel to the west, and the Düne (“dune”) to the … Continue reading Helgioland #10 (1873)