POSTAGE STAMPS
(1944)
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MICHEL 871
10th ANNIVERSARY of the WINTERHILFSWERK
12Rpf + 8Rpf
BACKGROUND: This stamp was the third 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: 12Rpf + 8Rpf
COLOUR: carmine
WATERMARK:
PERF: K 14
AVAILABILITY: Sheets (10x5)
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
SPECIAL CANCELLATION: There was a special handstamp to mark the occasion.
VARIATIONS
ABOVE LEFT : 871 P - test print - dark olive brown, perf 14½, measures 52x81mm
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
