Rhineland Palatinate (Allied Occupation) – Scott #s 6N39-40, used

Description

Rhineland-Palatinate (Allied Occupation) – Scott #6N39-40, Used

Issued in 1949 to commemorate the Centenary of the German Postage Stamp (1849–1949), this pair from Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) highlights the evolution of German mail transport over a century of technological progress. The designs contrast the traditional horse-drawn mail coach of the 19th century with the motorized bus and airplane of the modern era.

Details:

• Scott #: 6N39–6N40

• Denominations: 10 Pfennig and 20 Pfennig

• Designs:

  • 10 Pf (green) – 1849 mail coach and postal horn emblem

  • 20 Pf (red violet) – Bus and airplane, symbolizing progress in modern communication

• Condition: Used, light circular cancels with red ink

• Issue Date: 1949

• Inscription: “100 Jahre Deutsche Briefmarke – Rheinland-Pfalz”

Historical Context:
These commemoratives were issued under the French Zone of Occupation in the aftermath of World War II. They honor both the centenary of German philately and the rebirth of the nation’s postal service, linking its imperial origins to postwar reconstruction and modern connectivity.