NAZI GERMANY
STAMPS
1943
MICHEL 856
BIRTH CENTENARY of PETER ROSEGGER
Issued: 27th Jul 1943. The 6+4Pf was designed by Prof. Brunlechner and the 12+8Pf was designed by Fuchs. These stamps appeared on sheets of 50 on unwatermarked paper. The perforation is Comb 14 and the gum is horizontal or vertical and is smooth white to yellowish in colour. There was a special postmark used to commemorate this event.
Mi 856
12+8Pf
dark brownish red
12+8Pf
dark brownish red
Valid until: May 1945
Quantities: Unknown
VARIATIONS
Mi 856 U
imperforate
imperforate
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 856 PF I
dark fleck over Rosegger's right eye
dark fleck over Rosegger's right eye
Mi 856 PF II
extra lock of hair on the right
extra lock of hair on the right
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 856
Mint, Unused
Mi 856
Mint, Unused
