1944 (8 Feb) registered cover, From Windau (Kurland) (now Ventspils, Latvia) to Cologne, Germany. The letter is franked with a 1pf, 3pf, 4pf, 8pf, 10pf, 16pf (overprinted Ostland on Deutsches Reich stamps, with a Windau postmark. The letter arrived in Cologne on 20 February 1944. Red lettering at the top of the envelope reads "Via German service post Ostland."

Germany / WWII Occupations (1939-1945)

Catalog: Scott N9, N10, N11, N14, N15, N20

Condition: Used.

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

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April 14 - 25, 2026

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Auction presents an exceptional selection of highly specialized collections - Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, and The World.

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Germany 1871-1945: Varieties, Semi-Official Airmails, Postal History

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Germany: Danzig, Memel, Saar & Joinings

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Third Reich & Italy Propaganda: Illustrated Postcards

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