MARNE: 40 Pfg fee label, upper margin one at the post stamp with three line overprint "40 Rpf. / proof / Marne (Holst. ) " on the gum side, along with 4 and 40 Pfg first issue of stamps for Germany after WW II. On piece, used "MARNE (HOLSTEIN) 7.3.46, in perfect condition, very scarce local issue, in the 90s by Michel still with 3.500.- DM valued, expertized Sturm BPP