1942 Special postmark depicting the arms of Hamburg was applied 28 June, the day of the race

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)

28 June 1942 Hamburg The gefalligkeitsstempel (favor cancellation) depicting the arms of Hamburg was applied 28 June, the day of the race. Interestingly, the castle in the coat of arms has a Christian cross on the roof flanked on each side by a Star of David. Also, the cover is made of expensive watermarked paper. Such high quality paper was already in short supply by 1942.

Condition: Used.

Type: Souvenir Sheet, 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