POSTAGE STAMPS
(1944)
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MICHEL 869
10th ANNIVERSARY of the WINTERHILFSWERK
3Rpf + 2Rpf
BACKGROUND: This stamp was the first in a series of 4 stamps issued on 2nd Mar 1944 to commemorate the work of the Winterhilfswerk, now in its 10th year. The von Axster-Heüdtlass designs were printed photogravure by the Vienna State Printing Works and were valid for use until the end of the war.
VALIDITY: 2nd Mar 1944 until May 1945
VALUE: 3Rpf + 2Rpf
COLOUR: blackish reddish brown
WATERMARK:
PERF: K 14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x5)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
SPECIAL CANCELLATION: There was a special handstamp to mark the occasion.
VARIATIONS
ABOVE LEFT : 869 P I - test print - brownish carmine, perf 14½, measures 54x103mm
ABOVE RIGHT: 869 P II - test print - blackish brownish green, perf 14½, measures 54x102mm
UPPER EDGE PIECES
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
