1937 These special souvenir sheets with a block of four “THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE FUHRER” (2)

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)

“THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE FUHRER” NATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR, 17 THROUGH 20 APRIL 1937. HAMBURG, THE HANSEATIC STATE These special souvenir sheets with a block of four taken from current booklet panes were sold to visitors at the KdF National Stamp Collectors Association exhibition on 20 April 1937, Hitler’s birthday and the last day of the show. The 3+2 Rpf value depicts the autobahn between Miinchen and Reichenhall to the Austrian frontier. The autobahns played a major part in the recovery of the German economy with unemployment going from seven million in 1933 to full employment by 1938. With a view for future military needs, they led to the Austrian, Czech, Polish and Belgium frontiers and were massively constructed, Hitler said, “To withstand bombing and straffing later.” The 12+6 Rpf value depicts the “Alpine Road” near the Mauthausl picturesquely situated above the deep gorge of the Weissbach near Berchtesgaden. The cancellation depicts a sprig of edelweiss. The Hanseatic League was a protective and commercial association of free towns in northern Germany and neighboring areas, formally organized by Hamburg and Lubeck in 1358. The League dissolved in the 17lh century.

Condition: Used.

Type: Souvenir Sheet, Postal History

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$25

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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