"The Link Between a 'Neanderthal' Named Zakkie and Carnival Stamps in Düsseldorf"

The city of Düsseldorf is celebrating the 175th anniversary of its famous carnival, and a special postage stamp is now available for those who want to commemorate the occasion. The special stamp, valued at 95 cents, will be used for all letters sent from the "foolish" post office, located at Zollstraße 9, which opens on February 14 at 11:11 a.m.

The stamp features the special cancellation '200 years of carnival in Düsseldorf', and the stamped envelopes are being sold for 1.50 euros at the foolish post office. The post office will be open for stamp purchases and exhibition viewing from February 14 to Ash Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays to Thursdays.

The exhibition at the House of Carnival includes historical Düsseldorf carnival post, including postcards and the special stamp for the 175th anniversary of Düsseldorf's carnival. One card in the exhibition features Josef Feuser, Peter Feuser's father, in uniform. He was the commander of the Prinzengarde Rot-Weiss from 1961 to 1964.

The special carnival mail is forwarded to the central stamping office of the federal post in Weiden/Oberpfalz, ensuring that the mail is not frankenced with a regular post stamp. The 'Zackigen Neanderthaler' association, which provides expert support for the committee Düsseldorf Carnival (CC), ensures that this process is carried out smoothly.

The cost of standard letters sent by German Post will increase to 95 cents, effective from January 1, 2025. However, the special stamps lose their validity as postage on March 13, and the special cancellation stamp with the date February 14 can only be used for four weeks.

For those interested in finding out more about the organisation that manages the reproduction of special carnival stamps, here are some steps to follow:

Karnevalsvereine und -organisationen in Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf has several carnival clubs and organisations, such as the Comitee Düsseldorfer Karneval e.V. or the Düsseldorfer Karnevalsgesellschaften. These organisations may provide information about special stamps or partners that produce them.
Online-Suche: Try searching online for specialist printers or philatelist clubs in Düsseldorf. These may have information about the reproduction of special stamps.
Stadtverwaltung Düsseldorf: The city administration may also provide information about carnival-specific projects or collaborations with printers.
Karnevalsmagazine und -zeitschriften: There are local magazines or journals that focus specifically on the carnival in Düsseldorf. These may contain articles or tips about special stamps.
Soziale Medien und Foren: Try using social media or specialised forums for carnival or stamp collectors. Here, users may have exchanged information that could be relevant.

If you have specific questions or want to know who managed the reproduction in a particular year, you can contact the organisations mentioned above directly or inquire in specialised groups.

The special postage stamp and cancellation stamp are of interest to stamp collectors, and the exhibition at the House of Carnival promises to be an exciting event for all carnival enthusiasts.

"The Link Between a 'Neanderthal' Named Zakkie and Carnival Stamps in Düsseldorf"