1935 Karlsruhe from an airplane The pictorial cancellation (Bachmann Karlsruhe 23)

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)

Picture postcard mailed 6 July 1935 from Karlsruhe. Franked with the 6 Rpf value (Heinrich Shiitz) of the Shiitz-Bach-Handel Issue of 1935. The pictorial cancellation (Bachmann Karlsruhe 23) National Organization for Physical Exercise 25-28 July 1935 Karlsruhe College Contests Karlsruhe from an airplane With a population of approximately 150,000 in 1935, Karlsruhe, situated 6 miles from the Rhine, was the capital of the former state of Baden. It owes its origin and name (“Charles’s Rest”) to Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach (1709—38). The plan of the old town resembles a fan, the streets radiating from the palace, the tower of which is visible at every crossing. In the 1930s, Karlsruhe had considerable industrial importance, its principal manufactures being locomotives, stoves, soap, and perfumes. It was heavily damaged in World War II. Published by Hansa-Luftbild G.m.b.H. Archiv der Bad.-Pfalz Luft-Hansa A. G., Mannheim.

Condition: Used.

Type: Postcard, Postal History

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #13

Auction 13

March 3 - 5, 2021

United States , Lake Oswego , Oregon

1933-45 Third Reich Germany Propaganda auction in 3 parts. More than 1,000 items of German propaganda. Highly specialized auction with many rare and valuable postcards, covers, souvenir sheets, posters, documents, and more. High value and low starting prices.

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1933-45 Third Reich Propaganda & Postal History, Part I

Lots 1 - 431

Closed on Mar 3

1933-45 Third Reich Propaganda & Postal History, Part II

Lots 432 - 869

Closed on Mar 4

1933-45 Third Reich Propaganda & Postal History, Part III