POSTAGE STAMPS
(1934)
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21-Feb-2023 07:18
MICHEL 557
GERMAN WELFARE FUND - WINTERHILFSWERK
(PROFESSIONS)
4Rpf
BACKGROUND: This was the second stamp in a series of nine semi-postal stamps that was designed by Prof Spiegel and issued to raise funds for the 1934 Winter Relief Charity drive. This stamp features a blacksmith and cost 6Rpf (with 2Rpf being a donation to the charity). A related official postcard, featuring a stamp not in this series was also issued.
VALIDITY: 5th Nov 1934 to 30th Jun 1935
VALUE: 4Rpf + 2Rpf
COLOUR: olive black
WATERMARK: Swastika
PERF: 13:13¾.
AVAILABILITY: Engraved sheets (10x5) and Booklets
QUANTITY PRINTED: 2,293,455
VARIATIONS
The stamps printed on sheets and those printed in booklets can only be differentiated if the gutter or a se-tenant stamp is still attached.
ABOVE LEFT: Sheet example
ABOVE RIGHT: Booklet example
PLATE FLAWS
There are no major plate flaws
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
All stamps shown from here until the end of the page are from my personal collectionMINT / UNUSED
