Buy the philately of third reich germany 1933 1945 by robert w. 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. Germany nazi 1945 stamp mnh unissued nsfk i am happy to post items overseas and am willing to combine postage for multiple lots. Look how the character of german stamp design changed from 193235. 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. To get a book for just third reich would be kind of hard. 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. Get the best deals on german postage stamps when you shop the largest online selection at.
The third reich, name for germany, under the rule of adolph hitler and the nazi party, from 1933 to 1945. Alf harper loves his work and it shows on every page of this book. Ww2 german stamp interest third reich stamp interest. Germany postage deutsche bundespost reich stamp collection used mint lh. 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. All stamps shown are scanned copies of the originals. Nazi partynsdap dues, revenue stamps see the most comprehensive selection of third reich nazi party dues and revenue stamps available online. Our supplies for stamp collecting come from all the major album companies, including scott, h. 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. Adolf hitler was the most cruel politican and tyrant of the german history. Harris, white ace, minkus, lighthouse, safe, lindner, plus showgard, prinz and more.
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. I think you should write a book about philately during the third reich. Philatelyposterartantique booksgerman propagandagerman stamps the general government. I have really got into collecting 3rd reich stamps and i have just had about 30 arrive this morning. Postage and propaganda by alf harper 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at. In addition, during the war years, the third reich issued postage stamps for a large number of countries and regions occupied by german forces. Stamps of the third reich and related world war ii stamp collecting subjects are very popular areas with both stamp collectors and philatelists. 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.
Germany third reich 1944 postage with overprint inselpost mh rare stamp. We have a large selection of germany from early states through modern bundespost. Propaganda art in the postage stamps of the third reich. Our wwii section is full of occupation and propaganda material from most occupied areas. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. 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. The period is covered in great detail with lavish photos. Beginning with the richard wagner issue, paper with a swastika watermark was used. 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. Philately of the third reich download pdf bkcgnfzupmv. German third reich occupied general government 1944. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 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. Jones, is a detailed catalogue of each stamp issued during the time and a complete reference to the.
Destined to be an instant classic, this book is required reading for any serious. Third reich military postage stamps 1943 usm books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Offering the most complete website for stamp collectors, including a large inventory of united states stamps, plus world and topical stamps. Stamp catalogue guide stamp catalog info philatelic supply. 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. German stamps 4773 postage stamps 1903 postcards 35 collectables 1. Thus, a lot of countries developed their very own national philatelic catalogs that are published by postal administrations.
The historical, definitive, commemorative, airmail, and backofthebook category links at the right have. Like for example, a swiss liechtenstein stamp catalogue, a german third reich stamp catalogue, or a japanese stamp catalog. Germany third reich 19331945 stamp collecting world. Pictorial list of postage stamps in nazi germany wikipedia. 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 swastika watermark was continued for all stamp issues, through april 1945. 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 believe it would be a best seller, at least compared to so many books. 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. Order online nazi partynsdap dues, revenue stamps at.
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. Used, germany nazi 1945 stamp mnh unissued nsfk sw. This is a wonderful, complete, unused set of war heroes day third reich military stamps from 1944. 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. Germany deutsches reich 1902 2m blue gothic inscriptions, used on registered cover from ulm. I have calculated that from the emission of the first third reich postage stamp on 12 april 1933 to. 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 some folks already know i have a web site relating mostly to foreign volunteer awards and postal history.
Jones has been an avid stamp collector since he was a boy in liverpool, england. Varieties of postage stamps of the third reich 193345. See more ideas about stamp, the third reich and over the years. Mar 4, 2016 assorted stamps, covers and official documents produced by the third reich that i have collected over the years. This new study of the stamps and postal stationery of the third reich lls a longfelt want. Stamp collection episode 3 the third reich nazi germany. Some philatelists only want to have a topical stamp collection based on a certain country or theme. The images and the entire text used on this and all other usmbooks web pages are the ed property of usm inc.
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. We have a thousands of stamps for sale from across the world including stamps for sale from third reich. My collection of german stamps from the period 19331945 when german was under the control of the nazis. 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. Buy third reich stamps and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ww2 german coin alpen edelweiss third reich hitler 1940 1941. Third reich stamps for sale in uk view 67 bargains. Buy or sell third reich stamps 1933 auctions stamp value catalog. The hitler head stamp became the stamp for common usage, and a large number of semipostal stamps were issued.
German ww2 adolf hitler postage stampsset of 12,19411944,3rd reich germany. Postage stamps german deutsches reich 5m reichspost great condition rare 5 lot. I highly recommend visiting the third reich study group from my dear friend mr. German stamps welcome to our portal to german stamp collecting. 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. This is a wonderful, complete, unused set of 12 war heroes day third reich military stamps from 1943. A selection of original third reich items related to the adolf hitlers freeway system. Postage stamps and postal history of germany wikipedia. In many respects third reich philately embodies many of the more interesting aspects of our hobby.
Buy or sell german stamps of the german reich deutsches reich. This new study of the stamps and postal stationery of the third reich lls a. Third reich stamps 1933 german stamps 1933 bidonstamps. 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. One of the most prominent people in the german reich postal history was. Get the best deals on 3 reich stamps when you shop the largest online selection 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. Germany third reich deutsches reich iii 19331945 pdf. He made suicide when he lost world war ii and the russians occupied berlin at the end of april 1945.