WEIMAR REPUBLIC
STAMPS
1919
MICHEL 105 and 106
WAR DAMAGE ASSISTANCE
(für Kriegs-beschädigte)
Issued: 1st May 1919. The Germania series of definitive stamps features actress Anna Führing (1866-1929) in the role of Germania. The design was the work of engraver Paul Eduard Waldraff who depicts Germania wearing an octagonal imperial crown and carrying a sword and olive branch. These stamps have a rhombus/diamond watermark and are perforate 14:14¼. This stamp has a black 'für Kriegs-beschädigte' overprint.
MICHEL 107 to 110
NEW GERMAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(Deutsche Nationalversammlung in Weimar)
Issued: 1st Jul 1919. These stamps were issued to celebrate the new WEIMAR REPUBLIC and are reflective of the nations desire to grow into a healthy country after the devastation of the Frist World War. No Watermark and perforated 13:13¾. There was also a private postcard Michel P115 issued to commemorate the event.
MICHEL 111 and 112
AIRMAIL
(Deutsche Flugpost)
Issued: Nov 1919. The design of these stamps features a posthorn and a biplane. They were designed by Mathey and printed at the Government Printing Office. Printed Typography on sheets 5x10, with no Watermark and perforate 14¾:14¼.
