20th March 1947
Mi.P955 & Mi.P955 I
Postcard (Mi.P955) sent from/to Nuremberg. The postcard has an imprint stamp value of 45 Pf which equated to the foreign postage rate. The domestic postage rate at the time was 10 Pf. Michel's value for this postcard is based on it being posted abroad. Note: print colour closer to red-orange. Ref: 20.03.1947 - ?
Mi.P955 I
Postcard Mi.P955 I, as Mi.p955, but from 15th September 1947 at the reduced international postage rate of 30 Pf. Ref: 20.09.1947 - 15/34
The typed message reads:
As a representative of an old and reputable cork factory in Lisbon, I can supply you with this article and ask you to let me know if you are interested in my offer.
Delivery will be fob Lisbon including packaging, while payment has to be made in English currency.
As Holland already has a trade agreement with Portugal, such transactions are within the realms of possibility.
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