WW2 Nazi German NSDAP Third Reich 1941 Tag der Briefmarke Leipzig Special Cancel RDP Presentation Card Deutsches Reich

Offered is an attractive original 1941 Reichsbund der Philatelisten (RdP) presentation card commemorating Tag der Briefmarke (Stamp Day), featuring the official 6+24 Pfennig Deutsches Reich semi-postal stamp tied by a special commemorative cancellation dated January 12, 1941.

Produced for Tag der Briefmarke 1941, this decorative philatelic souvenir was issued by the Reichsbund der Philatelisten e.V. (Federation of German Philatelists) and features an ornate printed border designed by Erich Meerwald, the same artist who designed the commemorative stamp. The mounted stamp is the official Tag der Briefmarke 1941 issue depicting a post horn player (Postillon) before a globe, cataloged as Michel 762.

The stamp is canceled with an attractive “Tag der Briefmarke” special event postmark dated 12 January 1941, featuring an armored vehicle (tank) vignette used exclusively for the event. Similar special cancellations are listed in the Bochmann catalog and were used only on Stamp Day at designated post offices.

Features

• Original 1941 Reichsbund der Philatelisten (RdP) presentation card
• Official Tag der Briefmarke 1941 commemorative issue
• Michel Nr. 762
• 6 + 24 Pfennig semi-postal stamp
• Special commemorative 12 January 1941 event cancellation
• Decorative Reich Philatelists printed border
• Designer signature “Meerwald” printed at bottom
• Excellent display piece for collectors of German philately and WWII postal history

Historical Background

Tag der Briefmarke (Stamp Day) was an annual philatelic celebration organized to promote stamp collecting throughout Germany. The 1941 issue was released on 12 January 1941 and depicts a traditional postillion blowing a post horn, symbolizing the history of the postal service. During the event, the Reichsbund der Philatelisten sponsored exhibitions, commemorative cards, and special cancellations for collectors.

Condition

• Original period presentation card
• Stamp securely affixed
• Sharp, clear commemorative cancellation
• Light age toning consistent with age
• Minor handling and storage wear
• No major tears or damage noted
• Please examine all photographs for the exact condition and item you will receive.

An excellent original philatelic souvenir from one of the most popular annual German stamp collecting events and a desirable addition to any collection of Third Reich postal history, Deutsches Reich stamps, first day material, or vintage philatelic memorabilia.

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(A2 Series)