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Friday, 6 October 2023

Photo-Hall Alsacien and "Elsaß" Overprint Stamps

Photo-Hall Alsacien business stationery with Elsaß overprint stamps

Date of use : 1940 France

Photo-Hall Alsacien and "Elsaß" Overprint Stamps

Business stationery. Used by the company Photo-Hall Alsacien (Alsace, Elsab), dealer of the photographic and cinema materials. On 15/08/1940, Germany issued this set of stamps for use in occupied Alsace (France). The stamps are German 1933-36 Hindenburg issues overprinted "ElsaB". During the four years of German occupation, all postage issued for use in Alsace consisted of overprints of German postage or postal stationery.

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