NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1939
MICHEL 696
NÜRNBURG RACES
and HITLER'S CULTURE FUND
Same as Michel 686 with Overprint "NÜRBURGRING RENNEN". This set of 3 stamps was issued on 18th May 1939 and was valid through 31st December 1940. These stamps are identical to Michel 686 to 688 used for the Berlin Autoshow except for the addition of an overprint inscribed "Nürburgring-Rennen" - 'Nüburgring-race'. In addition there were 2 Special postmarks.
Mi 696
12+8Pf
blackish pink red
12+8Pf
blackish pink red
There are many examples of phoney overprints.
Valid until: 31st Dec 1940
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi 696
Mint, Unused
Mint, Unused
