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1954 West Germany Hannover Flughafen Airport Pictorial Cancellation Postal Card
Original February 3, 1954 West German philatelic postal card featuring two beautifully illustrated pictorial cancellations from Hannover Flughafen (Hannover Airport), Germany.
The distinctive cancellations depict the Hannover-Langenhagen Airport terminal building and control tower, with the inscription \"(20a) HANNOVER FLUGHAFEN.\"
One cancellation ties the original postage stamp to the card, while the second provides a complete, unobstructed impression of the airport illustration.
Historic Hannover Airport Connection
Hannover-Langenhagen Airport officially opened on April 26, 1952, as part of West Germany\'s postwar aviation development.
This postal card was canceled less than two years after the airport opened, capturing an early period in the airport\'s history.
The illustrated airport cancellation is an attractive example of German postal advertising postmarks, combining airport architecture, aviation history, and philatelic design.
Stamp & Postal History Details
Country: West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)
Date: February 3, 1954
Location: Hannover Flughafen, Germany
Airport: 4 Pfennig Deutsche Bundespost Posthorn Definitive
Scott Catalog: 671
Michel Catalog: 124
Stamp Issue Date: June 20, 1951
Cancellation: Illustrated Airport Pictorial Advertising Postmark
Postmark Inscription: (20a) HANNOVER FLUGHAFEN
Illustration: Airport Terminal Building and Control Tower
Format: Unaddressed Philatelic Postcard
Features: Two Matching Pictorial Cancellations
Collector Appeal
An attractive example of early West German airport postal history featuring the popular Posthorn definitive series and two detailed Hannover Flughafen cancellations.
Especially appealing to collectors of aviation memorabilia, airport history, German pictorial cancellations, Posthorn stamps, and postwar European philately.
The combination of matching airport illustrations, clear February 1954 dating, and original postage provides an interesting glimpse into German aviation and postal history.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with two attractive, well-defined pictorial cancellations and light age-related toning. Presents very well. Please review photos for exact condition.
Carefully packaged for safe delivery.
