uncommon1900-1945

Saar 1934 Plebiscite Airmail, Focke-Wulf A 17

Name: Saar 1934 Plebiscite Airmail, Focke-Wulf A 17
Brand: Saar

Saar · 1934 · 20 Pf

The stamp depicts a Focke-Wulf A 17 'Möwe' monoplane flying over the Saarbrücken airport, with the city visible in the background. It commemorates the upcoming 1935 Saar Plebiscite.

This stamp was issued by the League of Nations-administered Saar Territory in anticipation of the 1935 plebiscite, which determined the region's future. The plebiscite ultimately led to the Saar rejoining Germany.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

airmail aviation transport plebiscite propaganda

Catalog Numbers

michel196

Image: Deutsche Reichspost, Saargebiet · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.