Stamp catalogue guide stamp catalog info philatelic supply. The postage stamp values expressed in most catalogs are a reference value only, in that they do not indicate what you will actually have to pay. Germany third reich 1944 postage with overprint inselpost mh rare stamp. I highly recommend visiting the third reich study group from my dear friend mr. I believe it would be a best seller, at least compared to so many books.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Buy the philately of third reich germany 1933 1945 by robert w. The historical, definitive, commemorative, airmail, and backofthebook category links at the right have. Buy or sell third reich stamps 1933 auctions stamp value catalog. Beginning with the richard wagner issue, paper with a swastika watermark was used. Buy or sell german stamps of the german reich deutsches reich. Third reich military postage stamps 1943 usm books.
It provides the collector with a complete listing in english and with numbering from the michel catalogues of all the ofcial stamps, postal stationery cards, booklets, and miniature sheets issued by the german post ofce between january 30th, 1933 and may 8th, 1945, illustrating all items in full colour. The third reich, name for germany, under the rule of adolph hitler and the nazi party, from 1933 to 1945. The german postage stamps reflect, since the beginning of the german postage stamp up to the german reich third reich in 1945, the impressive and exciting postal history of germany. Some philatelists only want to have a topical stamp collection based on a certain country or theme. Germany third reich 19331945 stamp collecting world. Jones has been an avid stamp collector since he was a boy in liverpool, england. We have a large selection of germany from early states through modern bundespost. He made suicide when he lost world war ii and the russians occupied berlin at the end of april 1945. The focus of this website is the classical 18401900 and early modern from 1901 philately of europe and north america in the beginning, i had envisioned a worldwide. Philatelically, the first postage stamps officially issued under the third reich were the surtaxed charity or semipostal commemorative stamps showing scenes from wagners operas, issued on november 1, 1933. This is not merely a book for those interested in stamps or postcards as collectibles, it is a book for those who desire to better understand what it was like to live. Postage stamps german deutsches reich 5m reichspost great condition rare 5 lot.
And of course there is the very british point of view assumed i have no hard evidence that it was entirely beneath us as a nation to attempt anything as underhand as influencing the populace with postage stamps. Yet when they were first issued, third reich stamps did attract collectors because so very manv of them depicted an extraordinary and fascinating variety of subject matter. I believe it would be a best seller, at least compared to so many books about collecting. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Any study of the third reich through its philately would have to incorporate not only the postage stamps it issued for twelve years, but much else besides. Destined to be an instant classic, this book is required reading for any serious. Used, germany nazi 1945 stamp mnh unissued nsfk sw. Postage stamps and postal history of germany wikipedia. One of the most prominent people in the german reich postal history was. In addition, during the war years, the third reich issued postage stamps for a large number of countries and regions occupied by german forces. Adolf hitler was the most cruel politican and tyrant of the german history.
Order online nazi partynsdap dues, revenue stamps at. This is the book to own for people interested in stamps, post cards, post marks issued and used during the third reich. Varieties of postage stamps of the third reich 193345. As a result, during the third reich period, germany issued a large variety of stamps which promoted hitler, german military and social organizations, and. As a result, during the third reich period, germany issued a large variety of stamps which promoted hitler, german military and social organizations, and german nationalism in general.
Look how the character of german stamp design changed from 193235. This new study of the stamps and postal stationery of the third reich lls a. I think you should write a book about philately during the third reich. Stamp collection episode 3 the third reich nazi germany.
There is a growing aggressiveness in the designs, and one can feel the militarism of germany and the mythic fantasies that were the underpinnings of nazism. German ww2 adolf hitler postage stampsset of 12,19411944,3rd reich germany. Alf harper loves his work and it shows on every page of this book. See more ideas about stamp, the third reich and over the years. Philatelyposterartantique booksgerman propagandagerman stamps the general government.
Germany postage deutsche bundespost reich stamp collection used mint lh. Like for example, a swiss liechtenstein stamp catalogue, a german third reich stamp catalogue, or a japanese stamp catalog. We also have a good stock of danzig, saar, and east germany, as well as a great selection of nazi dues and revenue stamps. I have calculated that from the emission of the first third reich postage stamp on 12 april 1933 to. Get the best deals on german postage stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The swastika watermark was continued for all stamp issues, through april 1945. Get the best deals on 3 reich stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The images and the entire text used on this and all other usmbooks web pages are the ed property of usm inc. During the third reich the reichspost continued to function as a monopoly of the government under the auspices of the reichspostministerium, and nazi propaganda took hold and influenced stamp design and policy. To get a book for just third reich would be kind of hard. Our supplies for stamp collecting come from all the major album companies, including scott, h. The book also covers pictorial postal stationery and stamps never issued. The period is covered in great detail with lavish photos.
This new study of the stamps and postal stationery of the third reich lls a longfelt want. We have a thousands of stamps for sale from across the world including stamps for sale from third reich. Germany third reich deutsches reich iii 19331945 pdf. German stamps 4773 postage stamps 1903 postcards 35 collectables 1. Germany nazi 1945 stamp mnh unissued nsfk i am happy to post items overseas and am willing to combine postage for multiple lots. The philately of third reich germany 19331945 by robert jones, oversize hardcover book with dustjacket, new copy, 320 full color pages the philately of third reich germany 19331945, written by collector and historian, robert w. This is a wonderful, complete, unused set of 12 war heroes day third reich military stamps from 1943. As some folks already know i have a web site relating mostly to foreign volunteer awards and postal history. New listingrare nazi germany ww2 hitler stamps, third reich, mint condition mnh set of 4 mint condition, nazi germany postage stamps from world war 2, the stamps features the head of adolf hitler the leader of the nazi third reich, this is your opportunity to own your own piece of world war 2 history, stamps of this quality are becoming increasingly. The hitler head stamp became the stamp for common usage, and a large number of semipostal stamps were issued. Ww2 german stamp interest third reich stamp interest. Third reich stamps 1933 german stamps 1933 bidonstamps.
Postage and propaganda by alf harper 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at. Each stamp measures about 1 x 114 inches and the subjects on the stamps include a waffenss mortar team, an assault boat, a kettenkrad tracked motorcycle. A selection of original third reich items related to the adolf hitlers freeway system. Thus, a lot of countries developed their very own national philatelic catalogs that are published by postal administrations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Germany 2 x book the stamps of the third reich catawiki. In many respects third reich philately embodies many of the more interesting aspects of our hobby. My collection of german stamps from the period 19331945 when german was under the control of the nazis. Each chapter covers a year starting with 1933,and includes stamps,postcards,essays,proofs, and cancellations, with detailed commentary and illustrations and ends with the death of the third reich itself, in 1945. This seems to be the most expensive third reich regular issue there may be certain varieties ie with differences in color, watermark placement, etc which are more valuable, but i doubt it.
I have really got into collecting 3rd reich stamps and i have just had about 30 arrive this morning. Jones, is a detailed catalogue of each stamp issued during the time and a complete reference to the. Ww2 german coin alpen edelweiss third reich hitler 1940 1941. Nazi partynsdap dues, revenue stamps see the most comprehensive selection of third reich nazi party dues and revenue stamps available online. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed may 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Third reich stamps for sale in uk view 67 bargains.
Germany deutsches reich 1902 2m blue gothic inscriptions, used on registered cover from ulm. German third reich occupied general government 1944. Harris, white ace, minkus, lighthouse, safe, lindner, plus showgard, prinz and more. All stamps shown are scanned copies of the originals. Mar 4, 2016 assorted stamps, covers and official documents produced by the third reich that i have collected over the years. This is a wonderful, complete, unused set of war heroes day third reich military stamps from 1944.
Our wwii section is full of occupation and propaganda material from most occupied areas. Philately of the third reich download pdf bkcgnfzupmv. Stamps of the third reich and related world war ii stamp collecting subjects are very popular areas with both stamp collectors and philatelists. Isbn1885184018 this book brings to light much of the atmosphere in third reich germany, many of the noteworthy events and people, and the use of the postal system to influence the thinking of the citizens through the illustrations and slogans on stamps, cancellations, and postcards. Like other totalitarian countries, nazi germany used stamps as a conscious medium for its political and cultural beliefs, and nazi stamps were therefore a very explicit form of propaganda. These planned postage stamp issues were printed at the government printing offices in vienna, but they were never delivered to the postal service in berlin, due to the collapse and surrender of the german third reich.
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