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Post by PostmasterGS on Mar 21, 2014 1:22:12 GMT
Here are a few neat pieces of German postal ephemera I thought I'd share. But as usual, first a little background... In 1924, Germany began issuing stamps to benefit the Deutsche Nothilfe (German Emergency Aid) social welfare program. The surcharge on each stamp went (theoretically) to benefit the needy of German society, including the elderly, children, and the infirm. Each year, the German government would issue one or two sets for this purpose. This program continued through 1935, and in 1936 was replaced with the similar Wintehilfswerk (Winter Relief) program. Normally, these stamps were purchased from the window at the post office. However, in order to accommodate large, special, or collector orders, they could also be purchased using order forms. These order forms had blanks for each stamp value, plus blanks for booklets (Markenheftchen) if they were issued in that manner, and postcards (Postkarten) if one was issued for the same occasion. The order forms normally took the form of postcards. 1926 Coat of Arms Deutsche Nothilfe Issues 1927 Hindenburg's Birthday Deutsche Nothilfe Issues 1928 Coat of Arms Deutsche Nothilfe Issues 1930 Buildings Deutsche Nothilfe Issues 1931 Buildings Deutsche Nothilfe Issues
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Post by PostmasterGS on Mar 21, 2014 1:22:30 GMT
However, there were also large order forms that presumably were used by the post office to order in bulk. This sheet is A3 size (11.7" x 16.5"), with blanks front and back. 1927 Hindenburg's Birthday Deutsche Nothilfe Issues
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Post by PostmasterGS on Mar 21, 2014 1:22:43 GMT
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Post by PostmasterGS on Mar 21, 2014 1:22:53 GMT
And here's an ad that isn't part of the Deutsche Nothilfe/Winterhilfswerk series -- a 1937 ad for Michel Block 7, which was issued to commemorate Hitler's 48th birthday. The ad is A3 size (11.7" x 16.5"), and it reads, "If you want to help the Führer in supporting the cultural programs, then buy the Führer commemorative stamp. On sale for a limited time at the counter."
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rod222
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
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Post by rod222 on Mar 21, 2014 3:42:22 GMT
Lovely spotlight on the fringe of routine philately, puts some information flavour around traditional stamp album collecting. Nice work.
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Philatarium
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What I collect: Primarily focused on Japan, but lots of other material catches my eye as well ...
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Post by Philatarium on Mar 21, 2014 4:06:49 GMT
Thanks very much for sharing these! A fascinating area!
I collect Japan, and it causes me to wonder what kind of promotion their post office did, especially pre-WW2. I have a feeling I'm going to have to delve into some Japan-based (Japanese-language only) auctions and see what I can uncover.
Again, thanks very much for the mind expansion! Chilling but beautiful material.
-- Dave
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