NAZI GERMANY STAMPS
1933

Michel 498
CHICAGO WORLD's FAIR
(Chicagofahrt Weltausstellung 1933)
Issued 25th Sep 1933: Celebrates the 50th Crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by the airship 'Graf Zeppelin L.Z 127' whilst visiting the Chicago World's Fair. The stamp was valid through the end of Dec 1937 and copied the design of the original Michel 424 issued in 1928 and Michel 458 from 1931, Zeppelin stamps but have an additional "Chicagofahrt Weltausstellung 1933" overprint. These stamps were printed engraved on sheets (5x10) and featured a waffle/network watermark, perf K 14.
Mi 498
4 Mark
black brown
4 Mark
black brown
Valid until: 31st Dec 1945
Quantities: Unknown

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 498
Used, Cancelled
"BERLIN W
30.11.33"
Used, Cancelled
"BERLIN W
30.11.33"
Mi 498
Unused, Mint
Unused, Mint
