WWII Postcard Salzburg 1942 With "Save Old Paper" Stamp

Original postcard of Salzburg, sent during the Second World War and featuring a characteristic Dutch propaganda stamp.

The card shows a view of Salzburg from the Franciscan Church, with the church bells in the foreground and the city's characteristic spires in the background. The black-and-white photo print gives it a timeless and documentary quality.

On the reverse is a Dutch postage stamp and a clear postmark from 1942, along with the text “Bewaar oud papier” ("Save waste paper"), an appeal from the war years to recycle raw materials. This detail makes the card not only visually interesting but also historically relevant.

The card was actually sent and contains a handwritten message, which adds to the authenticity and personal character of the piece.

A small but powerful piece of history, suitable for collectors of postcards, WWII memorabilia, or European cityscapes.

Specifications:

• Subject: Salzburg, Austria
• Type: black-and-white postcard
• Date: 1942 (stamped and sent)
• Publisher: J.N. Voorhoeve, The Hague
• Condition: good vintage condition, light discoloration