PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS
(1925)
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28-Oct-2024 07:53
MICHEL PP81-C-5
GERMAN TRAFFIC EXHIBITION
(1925)
This printed to private order postcard was published to commemorate the German Traffic Exhibition held in Munich in 1925 (exact date unknown). The left-hand pane is inscribed "DEUTSCHE VERKEHRS-AUSSTELLUNG" - 'GERMAN TRAFFIC EXHIBITION'. The reverse of the card features an image of the God Hermes, the protector of travelers.
There are two versions of this card: PP81-C-5/01 and PP81-C-5/02. The second card, /02, is exactly the same as the first, with the exception that it has an additional inscription "Zeppelin-Eckener-Spende", not present on the /01.
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ABOVE: PP81-C-5/01
DRESDEN EXHIBITION
(11th/13th Apr 1925)
This festival postcard was published to commemorate the DRESDEN FESTIVAL held from 11th to 13th Apr 1925.
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LUFTHANSA
(31st May to 9th Jun 1925)
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I HAVE A REQUEST
PP81-E-2
(May/Jun 1925)
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ABOVE: PP81-E-2
MILLENNIUM EXHIBITION - AACHEN
PP88-C-2
(5th May/31st Jul 1925)
This postcard was published to commemorate the Millennium Exhibition held in Aachen during May and Jun 1925. There are three versions of this card, the only difference being the length of the inscription on the bottom edge of the card.
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ABOVE: PP88-C-2
SINGER'S FESTIVAL
(20th to 23rd Jun 1925)
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12th GAU SINGER'S DAY
(4th/5th Jul 1925)
This postcard was published by Wolle & Meyer, Erfurt to commemorate the 12th Gau Singer's Festival held in Erfurt on 4th and 5th Jul 1925.
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31st GERMAN PHILATELIST'S
(Aug 1925)
The 31st German Philatelist's and Postal Exhibition was held in Hamburg in Aug 1925. There were an incredible 98 different postcards published, all with a pre-printed Eagle stamp. The first 49 are listed as PP77-C-2/01 to -/49 and have a 3Rpf stamp and the second 49 cards which are listed as PP81-C-8/01 to -/49 and have a 5Rpf stamp. In addition there is another identical set, only this time they are without pre-printed stamps. These are listed on this page.
ABOVE: PP81-C-8-25
V. SÜDWESTDEUTSCHER PHILATELISTENTAG
(3rd/4th Oct 1925)
This postcard was published to commemorate the 5th Southwest Germany Philatelist's Day held on 3rd and 4th Oct 1925 in Oggersheim.
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FIRST GERMAN WARRIOR'S DAY
(17th/19th Oct 1925)
This card was one of five postcards published to commemorate the First Warrior's Day held in Leipzig from 17th to 19th Oct 1925
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1,000 ANNIVERSARY of the RHINELAND
(1925)
This postcard was published to commemorate the 1,000 Anniversary of the Rhineland.
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REFERENCES:1. PRIVATPOSTKARTEN KATALOG BAND 1 by HANSPETER FRECH 2003 Edition
