POSTAGE STAMPS
(1939)
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MICHEL 704
KAMERADSCHAFTSBLOCK der DEUTSCHEN REICHSPOST
5Rpf + 3Rpf
BACKGROUND: Issued on 15th Sep 1939, this series of 12 Axster-Heudtlass designed stamps was published to acknowledge the important role played by the German Postal Service employees and the surcharge on these stamps was intended for the postal worker’s fund. As can be seen from several of these stamps the colours and shades can vary quite significantly. There was no special handstamp or official postcard issued to accompany these stamps.
VALIDITY: 15th Sep 1939 until 31st Dec 1940
VALUE: 5Rpf + 3Rpf
COLOUR: darkish yellow emerald green
WATERMARK: None
PERF: K13½ x 14¼
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (5x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown