OFFICIAL POSTCARDS
(1924)
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POSTKARTE: P155, P156, P157, P158, P159
P155
FLUGPOSTKARTE
(15Pf - Olive)
This official Airmail postcard was issued in 1924 due to Currency reform after the hyperinflation period. The pre-printed stamp is a stylized pigeon with the inscription "Deutsche Flugpost", in new currency (Rentenmarkt). Format 140 x 90mm. The only text on the card is the word "Absender" in the top left-hand corner of the card and "Flugpostkarte" directly above the vertical dividing line.
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Michel 155 - 15Pf olive
P156
POSTCARD
(5Pf - Green)
Issued 1924. Stylized Adler, small postcard format 140 x 90mm. Single line for the dividing line. Almost identical to P162 except for the dividing line on P162 is thicker and consists of a thick dark green line with light green on each side (3 lines).
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Michel 156-I - 5Pf green
P157
POSTCARD
(20Pf - Blue)
Exactly the same design and size as P156 above only now with increased value pre-printed stamp. 20Pf now instead of 5Pf. P157 exists in two variants: Type 'I' has a straight edge and Type 'II' has a serrated edge.
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Michel 157 - 20Pf grey-blue
P158
REPLY CARD
(5Pf - Green)
P158 has the same design as P156 and P157 above only now as a reply card. The Message side of the card is inscribed "Postkarte | mit Antwortkarte" both to the right of the central divider. The Reply (A) side of the card is inscribed "Postkarte | (Antwortkarte)".
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Michel 158 - 2x 5Pf green
P159
REPLY CARD
(20Pf)
Issued 1924 with 20Pf eagle pre-printed stamp and design similar to P158 only now with different inscription. Text to the right of the vertical divider now reads "Postkarte (Antwort) | Carte postale - réponse" on the Message (F) side of the card. The text on the Reply (A) side reads "Postkarte mit Antwortkarte | Carte postale avec réponse payée".
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P159 - 2x 20Pf grey-blue
