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GERMANY: 1864-1990 group of covers, folded Braille sheets, etc. inc. 1864 Patent to supply soldiers for the army of King George V of Hanover (who was blind from childhood) when required; 28 Nov. 1930 env. (with Braille sheet contents) to Berlin ex Erfurt franked 5pf (over-rated; the tariff was 3pf for up to 1kg from 1923), cancelled by Erfurt cds; 27 Oct. 1930 env. to Berlin ex Erfurt franked 3pf under the rate for up to 1kg, cancelled by oval Leipzig ds; 13 Sept. 1953 'turned' Braille card to Veenhusen ex Oldenburg and returned 2 days later, franked 4pf in both instances under 1948 tariff; 16 Dec. 1955 env. addressed in Braille to Stuttgart ex Eisenach franked by 10pf pair of East Germany adhesives, both tied by "EISENACH 2" cds; plus other similar examples. [See figs. 53-56 (pp.114-116), Blindman's Mail] (31 items) Cross Reference: GERMANY, GERMANY - EAST
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