Saarland – Scott # 199, used
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1934 Saar Territory Scott #199 pictorial definitive from the SAARPOST series, depicting laborers at work. Issued during League of Nations administration. Used example with strong visual detail.
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Description
Issued in 1934 during the final year of the League of Nations administration of the Saar Territory, Saar Scott #199 is a pictorial definitive stamp from the SAARPOST series, depicting two laborers engaged in heavy manual work. The bold, muscular figures emphasize strength, productivity, and solidarity, reflecting contemporary visual themes of labor and reconstruction in the interwar period.
The stamp is inscribed “SAARPOST” at the top, distinguishing it from earlier “SAARGEBIET” issues and marking a transitional phase in Saar postal identity shortly before the 1935 plebiscite returned the territory to Germany. Printed in a strong red tone and engraved with dramatic line work, the design uses diagonal movement and exaggerated anatomy to convey physical effort and modern industrial vigor.
This issue forms part of the late Saar pictorial definitive series, notable for its shift toward socially symbolic imagery rather than landscapes or architecture. The design reflects broader European trends of the early 1930s, where stamps increasingly served as vehicles for ideological and cultural messaging.
This example is offered used, with a visible cancellation consistent with postal use. The central figures remain bold and well-defined, with normal wear appropriate to the issue.
Country: Saar Territory
Year of Issue: 1934
Scott Number: 199
Denomination: 20 francs
Condition: Used
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