German Reich stamp year 1942 Hitler’s Birthday MNH
- Issue Date: April 13, 1942 (issued for his birthday on April 20th).
- Denomination: It is a semi-postal stamp, meaning it has a postal value plus a surcharge for charity. The typical face value is 12+38 Pfennig (12 Pf. for postage, 38 Pf. for a fund).
- Design: It features a portrait of Adolf Hitler in a suit and a military-style visor cap, sometimes described as a serious, slightly stern expression.
- Catalog Numbers:
- Michel: 813
- Scott: B203
- Special Markings: A special postmark was often used for one day (April 20, 1942) with the inscription “Mit dem Führer zum Sieg” (With the Leader to Victory).
The market value of these stamps today is generally low for common, used, or hinged copies, often in the range of a few dollars. Mint Never Hinged (MNH) copies typically sell for higher prices, but still usually under $20, depending on condition and where you buy/sell.
Please note: Stamps from the Nazi era are collected for their historical and philatelic significance, not to support their ideology.
