WEIMAR REPUBLIC
1931
MICHEL P211
OFFICIAL POSTCARD
8Rpf
There are two versions of this postcard. The first issue has a darker shadow to the background behind von Stephan and the second issue has a much lighter shadow behind him.
Issued 7th Jan 1931. Commemorative postcard to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Dr, von Stephan. Form and value stamp like 1875 Michel P5 but without imperial crown. Left half-length portrait of Stephen in a laurel wreath with his name and the years 1831 and 1931, gray-black form.
This first example is the first issue and has been cancelled with a regular CDS from DRESDEN on 21st Feb 1931.
(1)
P211
FIRST ISSUE
USED
P211
FIRST ISSUE
USED
FROM MY COLLECTION
MICHEL P211
DR. Von STEPHAN
SECOND ISSUE
(2)
P211
SECOND ISSUE
UNUSED
P211
SECOND ISSUE
UNUSED
FROM MY COLLECTION
This used Second Issue P211 postcard was cancelled in SOLINGEN on 9th Mar 1931 and was sent from a sports equipment provider. The message on the reverse translates as 'I have recently reminded you of two expired items for 34.95 Mk and 77.80 Mk. I will probably transfer the first amount to you on Monday next week. But I have to ask you to defer the amount of 77.80 for a third week. The incoming payments are extremely bad for us and for you. In anticipation of your approval, Respectfully.
(3)
P211
SECOND ISSUE
USED
P211
SECOND ISSUE
USED
FROM MY COLLECTION