German Reich stamps from 1933 and 1934 are significant for their historical context and artistic designs. During this period, several notable stamp series were issued:
- Wagner Series (1933): This series features scenes from Richard Wagner’s operas. The stamps have various denominations with surcharges for charity:
- 3+2 Rpf. (Tannhäuser)
- 4+2 Rpf. (Fliegender Holländer)
- 5+2 Rpf. (Rheingold)
- 6+4 Rpf. (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
- 8+4 Rpf. (Walküre)
- 12+3 Rpf. (Siegfried)
- 20+10 Rpf. (Tristan und Isolde)
- 25+15 Rpf. (Lohengrin)
- 40+35 Rpf. (Parsifal).
- Hindenburg Medallions (1934): Featuring the second German President, Paul von Hindenburg, these stamps were issued in various denominations from 1 Pf to 80 Pf. They include a watermark with a swastika, reflecting the political changes of the time.
- Other Issues: Stamps commemorating Friedrich the Great, the Chicago Flight, and the Nuremberg Rally were also released during these years.
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