POSTAGE STAMPS
(1939)
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22-Feb-2023 09:15
MICHEL 738
WINTERHILFSWERK
(WINTER RELIEF FUND)
40Rpf + 35Rpf
BACKGROUND: As in previous years a set of 9 stamps and six associated official postcards was issued from 27th Oct until the 9th of Nov 1939 to raise funds for the annual Winter Relief Charity. As well as the stamps and postcard there were also 5 related special handstamps.
This first stamp features an image of Hobentweil Castle
VALIDITY: 27th Oct 1939 until 30th Jun 1940
VALUE: 40Rpf + 35Rpf
COLOUR: black lilac purple
WATERMARK: None
PERF: K14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (5x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
VARIATIONS
There are no major variations
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
