PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS
(1937)

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NAZI GERMANY
12th GERMAN SINGERS' FESTIVAL
PP127-C-30

BACKGROUND: The following postcards were issued to commemorate the 12th German Singers' Festival held in Breslau from 28th Jul to 1st Aug 1937. There was a set of 6 postcards PP127-C-30 all featuring 6Rpf Hindenburg Medallion stamps and scenes from Breslau where the event was held. This set also commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the DSB.

In addition to this six card set there were many other postcards published to publicise the games.

SPECIAL CANCEL:

PP127-C-30/01

This first multicoloured card in the series is inscribed "Breslau, Blick auf die Dominsel" - 'Breslau, view of the cathedral island'.




ABOVE: PP127-C-30/01

PP127-C-30/02

This second multicoloured card in the series is inscribed "Breslau, Jahrhunderhalle" - 'Breslau, Centennial Hall'.




ABOVE: PP127-C-30/02

PP127-C-30/03

This third multicoloured card in the series is inscribed "Rathaus zu Breslau" - 'Breslau Town Hall'.




ABOVE: PP127-C-30/03

PP127-C-30/04

This photocard is inscribed "Kaiser-Brücke" - 'Kaiser Bridge'. The example below is excatly the same as PP127-C-30/04 only without the 6Rpf pre-printed stamp.



ABOVE: PP127-C-30/04

PP127-C-30/05

This photocard is inscribed "Stadion Friesenwiese" - 'Friesenwiese Stadium'.



ABOVE: PP127-C-30/05

PP127-C-30/06

This sixth and final card in this series is a photocard inscribed "Universität" - 'University'.




ABOVE: PP127-C-30/06

PHOTO KUTSCHMANN, BRESLAU

THis postcard was published by Photo-Kutschmann of Breslau and features various scenes around the city.

MAX E. TISCHER, LEIPZIG

Another multiview card, this time from Max E. Tischer of Leipzig.

OTHER COMMEMORATIVE POSTCARDS

REFERENCES:
1. PRIVATPOSTKARTEN KATALOG BAND 1 by HANSPETER FRECH 2003 Edition