Saar

Discover the Saar Collection: a compact yet deeply engaging slice of European philately. From 1920 to 1959, the Saar region—nestled between Germany and France—issued its own postage stamps through four distinct political eras:

  • League of Nations mandate (1920–1935): early issues featured German and Bavarian stamps overprinted with “Sarre” and later “Saargebiet,” followed by local definitives depicting Saar River scenes, steelworks labor, bridges, and religious motifs.

  • 1935 plebiscite: a special overprint “VOLKSABSTIMMUNG / 1935” commemorated the referendum that returned Saar to Germany.

  • French Protectorate (1947–1956): stamps appeared under “SAARPOST” and later “SAAR,” with denominations in French currency and themes of agriculture, labor, and local landmarks.

  • Saarland under German Bundespost (1957–1959): issues marked “SAARLAND · DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST” featured regional coat of arms and portraits, ending shortly before full integration into West German postal issues.

This curated collection brings together evocative overprints, bilingual designs, and sociopolitical narrative—all within a manageable few-hundred stamp set. Ideal for thematic collectors, postal-history enthusiasts, or exhibit-ready album builders, the Saar collection offers visual charm, historical resonance, and opportunities to feature rare plebiscite or overprint rarities.

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