Germany Weimar Republic postage stamps year 1921 40m

Germany Weimar Republic postage stamps year 1921 40m

📬 Overview

• Country / Issue:
Weimar Republic (Germany) postage stamps, early 1920s.

• Historical Context:
In 1921 Germany was beginning to see rising inflation after WW I. Stamp designs from that year include definitive issues with numerals and larger denominations reflecting postal rates and economic conditions.

📮 About the 40 Mark (40 M) Stamp

• Denomination:
The stamp you’re referring to is denominated 40 Mark (often written as 40 M).

• What It Is:
This is a German definitive postage stamp or souvenir sheet from the Weimar Republic era (circa 1921), tied to inflation-era postal rates.

• Catalog/Listing Info:
Some listings identify a 1921 40 M / 10×10 souvenir sheet (Michel catalogue number possibly around Mi 159 for this type in collectible sales listings).

• Availability:
Examples of this issue appear in philatelic auctions and online collectible shops, with unused (mint never hinged) souvenir sheets or blocks offered as collectible items.

• Typical Use:
These higher-denomination stamps were often used during the later stages of inflation — postal rates had risen sharply — and thus higher values like 40 Mark became necessary.