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1936 The Official Postal Card Commemorating Both the Winter Aid Fund and the Completion of One Thousand Kilometers of Autobahn, Third Reich, Germany

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)
The official post card commemorating both the Winter Aid fund and the completion of one thousand kilometers of autobahn. The card depicts Hitler lifting the first spade beginning work on the autobahn on 23 September 1933. The scene was taken from a photo by Heinrich Hoffman. Dr. Ley, Minister of Labor, can be seen directly behind Hitler. The imprinted stamp was designed by Erich Stahl. The card was issued on 21 September 1936 and remained valid until 30 June 1937.
Condition: Mint.
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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction
Auction 26
November 29 - December 14, 2022
United States United States , Huntersville , NC

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