5 + 25 Francs 1944 - Legend of the Knight with the Cards


5 + 25 Francs 1944 - Legend of the Knight with the Cards
Added by Bart Perdieus
General Description : Riddart, knight of Borckhoff, got addicted to the card game after the death of his wife. He lost his fortune at the card game and sold his soul to the devil to regain his wealth. The devil let him profit from his new wealth during 7 years. After 7 years he had to go to hell.

When he goes to the devil after his 7 years, he is saved by St. Gertrudis who chases the devil away.
Face value 5 + 25 Francs
Catalog code (Michel) BE 680
Catalog code Stamp Number BE B392 Yvert et Tellier BE 660 Stanley Gibbons BE 1061 AFA number BE 670 Belgium BE 660 Unificato BE 660
Stamp colour dark blue
Stamp use Semi Postal stamp
Print run 427.328
Issue date 25/06/1944
Print technique photogravure
Perforation 11 1/2
Height 27.50 mm
Width 37.50 mm
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