1940 WW2 Nazi German Adolf Hitler 51st Birthday Stamp w Display History Card

Offered here is an authentic 1940 Deutsches Reich Adolf Hitler 51st Birthday commemorative semi-postal stamp, presented with the large illustrated historical collector display card shown in the photographs.

This is Michel #744, denominated 12 + 38 Reichspfennig, and officially issued on April 10, 1940, ten days before Hitler’s 51st birthday on April 20.

The stamp depicts Hitler in uniform receiving flowers from a young girl, an image derived from a photograph by Heinrich Hoffmann. The stamp design was created by Professor Richard Klein and printed in a dark red/carmine shade.

The 12pf postal denomination carries an additional 38pf semi-postal surcharge, giving the stamp its distinctive 12+38 value. Michel references identify it as #744, perforation K14, printed on swastika-watermarked paper.

Included with the original stamp is the custom historical display card covering the background of the birthday issues, the 1940 issue, key facts, design, postal usage and information for collectors. Together they make an attractive ready-to-display piece of Third Reich postal history.

Highlights:

• Authentic 1940 German Reich postage stamp
• Michel #744
• 12 + 38 Reichspfennig
• Issued April 10, 1940
• Adolf Hitler 51st Birthday issue
• Hitler receiving flowers from a young girl design
• Designed by Richard Klein
• Dark red/carmine printing
• Original Third Reich era stamp
• Includes the large illustrated historical collector card
• Excellent addition to a WWII German, Third Reich, political-history or philatelic collection

The photographs show the actual stamp and collector card you will receive. Please examine the photos carefully for exact condition, centering, perforations and overall appearance.

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