Germany Rochlitz Winter Help Postage Special Postmark Cover 1936 Europe
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Grade: Ungraded Overall Impression This is a used envelope, likely from the mid-1930s, as evidenced by the stamps and the "Winterhilfswerk" inscriptions. It's a fascinating piece that provides a glimpse into the po ... Read More
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- Germany
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- Cover (Postal History)
- Stamp Format
- Single
Item Description
Grade: UngradedOverall Impression This is a used envelope, likely from the mid-1930s, as evidenced by the stamps and the "Winterhilfswerk" inscriptions. It's a fascinating piece that provides a glimpse into the postal system of the German Reich during that era. Winterhilfswerk Markings: Postmarks (Circular Stamps): · There are two identical circular postmarks, both bearing the date "181236" with the number "7-8" and a drawing of a city with several towers. This drawing indicates a specific place, and the words "Die Porphyrstadt vor dem Berge" (The Porphyry City before the Mountain) are printed around the postmark circle which was added to the envelope by the post office. Porphyry is a type of rock that can be seen as a type of castle made of these rocks. The postmark date of 18th of December, 1936. Recipient Information: · The envelope is addressed to: Herrn Richard Krämer, Oberlungwitz/Sa. Goldbachstr. 617 This tells us the recipient's name (Mr. Richard Krämer), the town he lived in (Oberlungwitz) and its state (Sa, which is a short for Sachsen = Saxony). The street address is Goldbachstr. 617, presumably, the street name and house number. Summary This envelope is a piece of postal history from Nazi Germany, from the year 1936. The stamps are not just for postage but also signify support for the Winterhilfswerk, a social welfare organization. The postmarks point to a city Rochlitz that was called "The Porphyry City before the Mountain". The address indicates it was sent to Richard Krämer in Oberlungwitz, Saxony. Overall, it provides a snapshot of a specific time in Germany's history. The various designs of the stamps offer a glimpse of the public messaging and iconography of the period.
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