OFFICIAL POSTCARDS
(1902)

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RU5
OFFICIAL ROHRPOSTUMSCHLÄGE
30 Pf DEUTSCHES REICH

Issued in 1902, this Ruhrpost envelope is the first of three Ruhrpost envelopes to feature a 30 Pf Germania stamp inscribed "DEUTSCHES REICH", the others being the 1903 RU6 and the 1912 issue RU7. These envelopes measure 126 x 81mm and for RU5 the lower flap is under the side flaps and is rose coloured.

RU5