23rd June 1947
Theo Meding

Commercial postcard sent from 'Theo Meding Briefmarken' in Cologne to a correspondent in Falkensee . The message to the reverse reads, in part, 'Rheinland-Pfalz. Complete 13 values available shortly at double the nominal value = approx. 9 RM. Offer free prepayment or cash on delivery, postage extra..' This may refer to the Rhine Palatine definitive issue (Mi.1-150. However, these were issued at various times in 1947 and do not correspond to the date of the cancellation (23.06.1947). The last of the 13 stamps would be issued in October of 1947 (with two further designs being produced in February 1948). Ref: 23.06.1947 - 16/93