WEIMAR REPUBLIC
1921
MICHEL P140
OFFICIAL POSTCARD
30Pf + 5Pf
This official postcard was issued 1921 and features a 30Pf green stamp with a image of a postal rider approacing a city. The card measures 140 x 90mm and the text below the stamp reads "Papierpreiszuschlag 5 Pf" which was a 5Pf surcharge.
The card exists in two different formats:
P140-I that has four straight edges
P140-II which has a serrated edge.
P140-I
P140-I has four straight edges.
(1)
P140-I
P140-I
FROM MY COLLECTION
(2)
P140-I
P140-I
FROM MY COLLECTION
P140-II
P140-II has a serrated edge.
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P140-II
P140-II
P140-I USED
P140-I
This postally used P140-I postcard was sent from DUISBURG to HILVERSUM in Holland on 22nd May 1922. In addition to the pre-printed 30Pf stamp the card has been uprated with a 1921 issue, 2 Mark Michel 171 Posthorn and a 1915 issue, 10Pf Michel 141 Germania stamp, for a total postage of 2 Marks 40Pf.
(1)
P140-I
P140-I
FROM MY COLLECTION
This P140-I was sent from CÖLN on 5th Aug 1922. In addition to the 30Pf pre-printed stamp this card has been uprated with a pair of 1921 issue ,10Pf, Michel 159 or Michel 178 stamps and a pair of 1921 issue, 50Pf Michel 164 or Michel 183 stamps for a total postage of 150Pf.
(2)
P140-I
P140-I
FROM MY COLLECTION