GeneralGouvernement
Stamps of 1941
Michel 73
"Regular Issue - Adolf Hitler Portrait"
Issued 26th Oct 1941. Regular Issue Adolf Hitler, designed by Prof. Dachauer on sheets (10x5), Perf K14x14¼.
Mi 73
8Gr
black blue
8Gr
black blue
Valid until: Jan 1945
Quantities: Unknown
Michel 73 was also available on a special commemorative sheet with special cancels dated 26th Oct 194.
Mi 73 Sheet
Earlier version with perfs on top and bottom margins
Earlier version with perfs on top and bottom margins
Mi 73 Sheet
Later version without perfs on top and bottom margins
Later version without perfs on top and bottom margins
There are several variations of these sheets. The earlier editions do not have the edition or sector information alonside position 10, later editions have the edition and sector information. Later editions of these sheets are slso found with imperforate top and bottom margins (see the example above).
VARIATIONS
Mi 73 U
imperforate
imperforate
PLATE FLAWS
NO KNOWN PLATE FLAWS
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 73
Mint, Unused
Mi 73
Mint, Unused
(2)
Mi 73
Cancelled, Used
Mi 73
Cancelled, Used
(2) is cancelled with a red "Waffen SS / Liebstandarte 'Adolf Hitler'" special cancel with Reich's Adler in the center and a 5.Aug.1944 date stamp below the cancel. I don't know if the cancel is legitimate or not as you can buy replica cancels on the internet for less than €20 which are almost identical.