POSTAGE STAMPS
(1934)
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MICHEL 564
GERMAN WELFARE FUND - WINTERHILFSWERK
(PROFESSIONS)
40Rpf
BACKGROUND: This was the final 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 Judge and cost 75Rpf (with 35Rpf 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: 40Rpf + 35Rpf
COLOUR: dark lilac-purple
WATERMARK: Swastika
PERF: 13:13¾.
AVAILABILITY: Engraved sheets (10x5).
QUANTITY PRINTED: 340,450