FACTS & FIGURES

Being in the second year of the war and in order to celebrate the Leipziger Frühjahrsmesse (Leipzig Spring Fair), the Reichspost issued a set of four stamps on March 1, 1941. The fair dates back to the 12th Century and it was a major event for trade across Europe. The Leipziger Messe was built at the intersection of two major historic trade routes, the “Via Regia” and the “Via Imperii”. There were two fairs each year, in Spring (Frühjahrsmesse) and Autumn (Herbstmesse). In 1937, Leipzig was officially renamed Reichsmessestadt Leipzig (Imperial Trade Fair City Leipzig). ... 

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

 Page Dimensions: 270mm X 297mm

 Compatible with: All Lighthouse 13-Rings Binders

Paper type: Heavy Acid-Free Cardboard 240gr/sq.m

 Paper Color: Cream

 Printing Method: Professional Offset                                      

 Text Language:  English                                            

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