OFFICIAL POSTCARDS
(1920)

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POSTKARTE: P119, P120, P121, P122, P123, P124, P125, P126, P127, P128, P129, P130, P131
DIENSTPOSTKARTE: DP1, DP2, DP4, DP5, DP6, DP7, DP11, DP14, DPB1
KARTENBRIEF: K18, K19, K20
POSTANWEISUNGEN: A43, A44, A45, A46, A47, A48
ROHRPOST UMSCHLÄGE: RU9
ROHRPOST KARTE: RP20

P119
POSTCARD
(7½Pf + 7½Pf - Orange)

Issued 1920. The postcard measures 140 x 90mm. The same as 1916 reply card P112, but now separated into individual parts and upgraded to 15Pf by printing an additional 7½Pf stamp.

P119 can be found in either the Message (F) (with "mit Antwortkarte' obliterated) or the Reply (A) (with "(Antworte)" obliterated), from the original card.

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P119(A) - 2x Germania 7½Pf orange

P120
POSTCARD
(30Pf - Light Blue)

Issued 6th May 1920. There were two printings of this card: The Berlin printing is noticeable as it has 71 dots on each line of the destination section of the card, whereas the Munich printing has 76 dots on each line.

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P120 - 30Pf bright blue

P121
POSTCARD
(40Pf - Carmine Rose)

Issued 6th May 1920. There were two printings of this card: The Berlin printing is noticeable as it has 71 dots on each line of the destination section of the card, whereas the Munich printing has 76 dots on each line.

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P121 - 40Pf carmine-rose

P122
REPLY CARD
(30Pf - Light Blue)

Issued 6th May 1920. This Reply card only exists with the Berlin printing having 71 dots in the dotted lines of the destination section of the card.

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P122 - 2x 30Pf bright blue

P123
REPLY CARD
(40Pf - Carmine Rose)

Issued 6th May 1920 this reply card features a 40Pf Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH" and has the same form as P121. The front, or Message portion, of the card is inscribed "Postkarte | mit Antwortkarte" directly above the vertical dividing line. The reverse, or Reply portion, of the card is inscribed "Postkarte | (Antworte)". This reply card only exists as a Berlin printing, having only 71 dots in each of the horizontal dotted lines in the destination section.

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P123 - 2x 40Pf carmine-rose

P124-I
POSTCARD
(10Pf - Orange-Yellow)

Published in 1920 for use in Bavaria and featuring a 10Pf orange-yellow 'BAYERN' pre-printed stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'. The word 'Postkarte' is printed just to the right of the vertical divider and the year of publication is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the card.

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P124-I - 10Pf orange-yellow

P125
POSTCARD
(15Pf - Red)

Published in 1920 for use in Bavaria and featuring a 15Pf red 'BAYERN' pre-printed stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'. The word 'Postkarte' is printed just to the right of the vertical divider and the year of publication is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the card.

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P125 - 15Pf red

P126
REPLY CARD
(10Pf - Orange-Yellow)

Published in 1920 for use in Bavaria and featuring a 10Pf orange-yellow 'BAYERN' pre-printed stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'. On the Message part of the card the words 'Postkarte | mit Antwortkarte' are printed just to the right of the vertical divider and the year of publication is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the card.

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P126 - 2x 10Pf orange-yellow

P127
REPLY CARD
(15Pf - Red)

Published in 1920 for use in Bavaria and featuring a 15Pf orange-yellow 'BAYERN' pre-printed stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'. On the Message part of the card the words 'Postkarte | mit Antwortkarte' are printed just to the right of the vertical divider and the year of publication is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the card.

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P127 - 2x 15Pf red

P128
POSTCARD
(30Pf - Light Blue)

Issued in 1920 due to an increase in Postage rates. The layout of the card, the design of the pre-printed stamp and the overprint are the same as P124 above. P128 has three variants.

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P128-I/01- 30Pf bright blue

P129
POSTCARD
(40Pf - Brick Red)

Issued in 1920 due to an increase in Postage rates. The layout of the card, the design of the pre-printed stamp and the overprint are the same as P125 above. P128 has three variants.

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P129 - 40Pf brick red

P130
REPLY CARD
(30Pf - Light Blue)

Issued in 1920 due to an increase in Postage rates. The layout of the card, the design of the pre-printed stamp and the overprint are the same as P128. P130 has two variants.

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P130 - 2x 30Pf bright blue

P131
REPLY CARD
40Pf

Issued in 1920 due to an increase in Postage rates. The layout of the card, the design of the pre-printed stamp and the overprint are the same as P128.

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P131 - 2x 40Pf red

DP1
DIENSTPOSTKARTE
10Pf

This postcard features a 10Pf pre-printed dienstmarke stamp issued in 1920. The postcard measures 140 x 90mm. The card is described as 'only for Empire and Land authority use' and 'not for use in Prussia, Bavaria or Württemburg'.

The pre-printed stamp is very similar to DP4 only DP1 does not have the number "21" in the bottom right-hand corner.

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DP1 - 10Pf carmine

DP2
DIENSTPOSTKARTE
20Pf

This postcard features a 20Pf pre-printed dienstmarke stamp issued in 1920. The postcard measures 140 x 90mm. The card is described as 'only for Empire and Land authority use' and 'not for use in Prussia, Bavaria or Württemburg'.

The pre-printed stamp is very similar to DP5 only DP2 does not have the number "21" in the two bottom corners.

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DP2 - 20Pf blue

DP3
DIENSTPOSTKARTE

The reference designation DP3 is not used.

DP4
DIENSTPOSTKARTE (PRUSSIA)
10Pf

This postcard shares the same design as DP1 above and was for use in Prussia. The pre-printed stamp is a 10Pf Dienst post stamp with the number "21" inscribed in the bottom right-hand corner, the same as the 1920 issue Michel 17 Official stamp.

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DP4 - 10Pf carmine

DP5
DIENSTPOSTKARTE (PRUSSIA)
20Pf

This postcard shares the same design as DP2 above and was for use in Prussia. The pre-printed stamp is a 20Pf Dienst post stamp with the number "21" inscribed in the bottom corners, the same as the 1920 issue Michel 19 Official stamp.

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DP5 - 20Pf blue

DP6
DIENSTPOSTKARTE
15Pf

These postcards were issued in 1920 and were for Official use, only in Bavaria. The pre-printed stamp is a 15Pf, 1920 "Farewell Issue" Michel 36.

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DP6 - 15Pf red

DP7
DIENSTPOSTKARTE
30Pf

These postcards were issued in 1920 and were for Official use, only in Bavaria. The pre-printed stamp is a 30Pf, 1920 "Farewell Issue" Michel 38.

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DP7/01 - 30Pf bright blue

DP8, DP9 and DP10
DIENSTPOSTKARTE

The reference designations DP8, DP9 and DP10 are not used.

DP11
DIENSTPOSTKARTE (WÜRTTEMBERG)
10Pf

This postcard was issued in 1920 and was only for Official use in Württemburg. The pre-printed stamp is a 1920 issue Michel 53.

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DP11/02 - 10Pf rose

DP12
DIENSTPOSTKARTE

The reference designation DP12 was used in 1921.

DP13
DIENSTPOSTKARTE

The reference designation DP13 was used in 1922.

DP 14
DIENSTPOSTKARTE (STATE AUTHORITY)
10Pf

Issued 1920: Permitted to all parts of the German Empire and to Austria-Hungary until 14th Oct 1920. Like DP46 from Württemberg, but with different print data and pre-printed stamp. In this case the stamp is a 1920 issue, 10Pf, Michel 58. There are five variations in terms of control dates.

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DP 14/01 - 10Pf rose

DPB1
SERVICE REPLYCARD
15Pf

DPB1 is a two-part card (like a reply card) for use by the orphan care community. The pre-printed stamp is a 15Pf, 1920 issue Michel 36. The front part has the inscription "Von dem Gemeindewaisenrate in" and the reverse side is inscribed "An das K. Amtsgericht".

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K18
KARTENBRIEF
20Pf

Issued 1920. This card was a re-issue due to a postal rate increase. This is the only Kartenbrief to feature a 20Pf, blue, GERMANIA stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH" and there are two variations:

K18a the colour of the card grey
K18b the colour of the card is blue-grey

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K18A - 20Pf blue

K19
KARTENBRIEF
20Pf

Issued 1920 and measuring 140 x 90mm. This Kartenbrief is the only official card that has a 20Pf, violet, pre-printed Bavarian stamp with two-line overprint "Deutsches | Reich". There is a date code "20" in the lower left-hand corner of the card.

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K19 - 20Pf violet

K20
KARTENBRIEF
40Pf

Issued 1920 and measuring 140 x 90mm. This is the only Kartenbrief that has a 40Pf, brick red, pre-printed, Bavarian stamp, with two-line overprint "Deutsches | Reich". There is a date code "20" in the lower left-hand corner of the card.

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K20 - 40Pf brick red

A43
POSTANWEISUNGEN
20Pf

Issued due to another increase in the postal rate. For the use of all of Germany including Bavaria. New fee table on the back (20Pf - 1 Mark) and advertising form for the postal check account. A43 has a 20Pf blue Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH". There are two variations in the colour: A43a is blue and A44b is violet-blue

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A43

A44
POSTANWEISUNGEN
40Pf

Issued due to another increase in the postal rate. For the use of all of Germany including Bavaria. New fee table on the back (20Pf - 1 Mark) and advertising form for the postal check account.A43 has a 40Pf green Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH".

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A44

A45
POSTANWEISUNGEN
(BAYERN STAMP)

New format measuring 225 x 110mm issued in 1920. The card now features a lilac 20Pf Bayern stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'.

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A45 - 20Pf lilac

A46
POSTANWEISUNGEN
(BAYERN STAMP)

New format measuring 225 x 110mm issued in 1920. The card now features an olive brown 40Pf Bayern stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'.

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A46 - 40Pf olive-brown

A47
POSTANWEISUNGEN
(BAYERN STAMP)

New format measuring 225 x 110mm issued in 1920. The card now features a red 50Pf Bayern stamp overprinted 'Deutsches Reich'. There are two variants, the first printed in 1920 and the second in 1921.

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A47

A48
POSTANWEISUNGEN
50Pf

Issued due to another increase in postage and change of pre-printed stamp (now with a matt lilac Germania 50Pf pre-printed stamp). The three fields are now outlined with lines next to the dotted frame of the stamp. On the back there is a revised fee table (50Pf ​​-2M), pink.

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A48 - 50Pf matt lilac

RU9
ROHRPOST UMSCHLÄGE
60Pf

This 1920 issue Rohrpost envelope is easily recognised as it is the only Rohrpost envelope to feature a 60Pf Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH". Issued due to further postal rate increases. RU8 and RU9 also occur (possibly with additional postage) in normal postal traffic, ie not transported by pneumatic tube.

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RU9

RP20
ROHRPOST KARTE
50Pf

Issued 1920 due to an increase in the postal rates. This Rohrpost-Karte now features a 50Pf, Germania pre-printed stamp.

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RP20 - 50Pf