Lot no. 244

Caritas issue of 1940, presentation carton with 4 initial water color designs by Günther Reindorff. AK-19A 10s. 40,5x50,5mm, AK-19B 15s. 40,5x50,5mm, AK-19C 25s. 40,5x50,5mm and AK-19D  50s. 40,5x50mm on perforated cardboard. Signed and dated "G. Reindorff 1939". Text written on the comment sheet attached to the back of the presentation carton: "1940 In den Abbum" (=into the album) and "Vappid 10 Pärnu 15 Järva 25 Lääne 50 Saare". In the 4 initial water color designs the coat of arms is placed at the left, a flower is shown at the top right and a wound ribbon with the inscription CARITAS rises to the right .The Caritas hearts contain both the franking value and the charity surcharge, similar to the final designs of 1939. Beautifully fresh colors.