1940 German Occupation Luxembourg Official Cover last day of validity for the stamps of Luxembourg during the German Occupation

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)

German Dienstpost cover with Scott Nos. 159-162, 164, 168-170, 173, and 188 cancelled in Luxembourg-Ville on 30 September 1940, the last day of validity for the stamps of Luxembourg during the German Occupation. Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Grossherzogtum Luxemburg), is one of the smallest nations in Europe. It is situated in the northwestern sector of the continent, and covers an area of 998 square miles. Its eastern boundary with Germany is formed by the Our, Sure, and Moselle rivers. Its maximum length (north to south) is 51 miles, and its maximum width (east to west) is 35 miles. The population in 1940 was 296,913. The above cover was mailed in the capital city (1940 population, 57,740). * Luxembourg is divided into two distinct physiographic regions: the Osling which occupies the northern one-third of the country. and the Gutland (Good Land) which makes up the southern two-thirds. The Osling is an eastward extension of the densely forested Ardennes Mountains (average elevation 1,500 feet), whi

Condition: Used.

Type: Cover, Postal History

Lot sold:

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #17

Auction 17

August 17 - 27, 2021

United States , Huntersville , NC

Specialized auction of China rare stamps and postal history, including local issues.

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The Big Zemstvo Auction 2: Don Olson Collection (Rare Stamps, Multiples, Sheets)

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Lots 635 - 1135

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Soviet Airmail & Rare Postal History of Russia

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Postal History of Russia

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1933-45 Third Reich Propaganda & Postal History

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Germany: Occupation of Lithuania

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Poland: Rare Stamps and Local Issues

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China: Rare Stamps, Local Issues, and Postal History

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