German Reich postage stamp year 1940 Emil von Behring MNH
A single postage stamp was issued by the German Reich in 1939 to commemorate the intended Nuremberg Party Rally (officially, Reichsparteitag).
This stamp is designated in philatelic catalogs as:
- Michel-Nr. 701 (or MiNr. 701)
Key Details
- Denomination: 6+19 Pfennig (a semi-postal stamp, meaning the 19 Pfennig was a surcharge for a charitable or political fund, in this case, for the benefit of the Nazi Party)
- Issue Date: August 25, 1939
- Design: The design is essentially identical to the 1939 Labor Day issue (MiNr. 694) but with the added inscription “REICHSPARTEITAG 1939” over the original design.
- Historical Note: The planned rally, which was to be called the “Party Rally of Peace” (Reichsparteitag des Friedens), was cancelled shortly before it was scheduled to begin due to the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, which marked the start of World War II.
This stamp is a significant collectible because it represents an event that was planned but ultimately never took place.
