POSTAGE STAMPS
(1940)
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MICHEL 740
LEIPZIGER MESSE
LEIPZIG SPRING FAIR
6Rpf
BACKGROUND: This stamp was the second in a set of 4 issued on 3rd Mar 1940, designed by von Axster-Heüdtlass, to commemorate the 1940 annual Leipzig Spring Fair. The image is of The Augustusplatz or Augustus Square in Leipzig, at 40,000 square meters one of the largest city squares in Germany. The Leipzig fairs began in the 12th Century and were trade fairs that were used to develop the German economy. They soon developed into "Muster Messe" or 'Sample Fairs', hence the 'MM' initials on the stamps.
In addition to the stamp there were 6 special handstamps, and a slogan postmark, used to promote the fair.
VALIDITY: 3rd Mar 1940 until 31st Dec 1941
VALUE: 6Rpf
COLOUR: blackish opal green
WATERMARK: None
PERF: K14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x10)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
VARIATIONS
There are no major variations
PLATE FLAWS
There are no major plate flaws
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
All stamps from here until the end of the page are from my collectionPOSTALLY UNUSED - MINT
