Lot
2300 
Germany, Postal Stationery Collection, 1875-1960. Collector's collection of mostly used postal stationery of Germany, States, a few Colonies, Offices, Occupations, Saar, etc., over 500 items virtually all different housed in two albums (one bulging) as assembled over several decades, organized and identified by Michel, starting with States including Bavaria colorful illustrated Luitpold card 1911, 'Barmen-Elberfeld' Courier stationery, extensive Wurttemberg including newspaper wrappers unused and used; plus colorful multiple frankings on stationery, large official cards and envelopes, etc; range of Stuttgart locals, followed by Germany proper with Eagles, Germanias, inflation, 'Nothilfe' semi-postal cards illustrated, Third Reich color propaganda, etc;. the second book highlights an extensive range of officials including Wurttemburg inflation, then Soviet Zone including illustrated currency revaluation 10pf+5pf card, 'Gultig Armee' occupation of Romania, Saar surcharges, etc. 1999 Michel catalog value 5,300DM ($2700++), no doubt far more today. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850