Saarland – Scott # 137, used

Description

Issued in 1926 during the League of Nations administration of the Saar Territory, Saar Scott #137 is a pictorial definitive stamp depicting an industrial steelworks scene along the Saar River, with factory buildings, smokestacks, and river traffic forming the central vignette. The design underscores the Saar’s role as a major industrial and economic center in the interwar period.

The stamp is inscribed “SAARGEBIET” across the top, identifying its use within the Saar Territory following World War I. Printed in a brown tone and engraved with fine line work, the image is framed by ornate vertical columns and decorative scrollwork, blending industrial subject matter with traditional European stamp ornamentation.

This issue forms part of the Saar pictorial definitive series, which emphasized regional industry and infrastructure in the years leading up to the 1935 plebiscite that returned the territory to Germany.

This example is offered used, bearing a legible cancellation consistent with postal use. The industrial scene remains clear and well-defined, with normal wear appropriate to the issue.

Country: Saar Territory
Year of Issue: 1926
Scott Number: 137
Denomination: 5 francs
Condition: Used