Auction No. 47
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1943, War and propaganda forgeries, World War II, British forgeries intended for Italy, an ally of Germany during World War II.
A 1943 British propaganda forgery, based on Italy's special stamp issue, Michel No. 626, 50 cents, depicting the theme "Italian-German Brotherhood in Arms." This forgery features modifications in design, altered perforation, printed on unwatermarked paper, and in a changed color scheme—dark green instead of violet.
Michel No. 50, with left selvage, confirmed genuine, boasting impeccable quality with original gum intact.
The specimen displays typical paper inclusions inherent to this issue's production process, which are not considered defects.
Accompanied by a photo certificate from Pieles.
Catalog value: €1300.
This rare and historically significant lot offers collectors a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of wartime propaganda philately.
1943 Postage Stamp: 50 Centesimi, Michel no. 50. This war propaganda stamp was produced in 1943 by the British Political Warfare Executive (PWE) as a parody of the Italian-German brotherhood in arms from 1941 (Italian Mi, No. 626). The stamp is genuine, with full original gum and traces of adhesive. MI-Cat Euro 1300. Accompanied by Robert Brunel's ATTEST certification.
1944 WW2 War and Propaganda Forgeries: British Counterfeits for Germany. 12+8 (pf) Heinrich Himmler Forgery, original gum, never hinged, Fine to Very Fine condition. Michel Catalog No. 32A valued at €800 ($890), accompanied by Pieles photo certificate.
Forgery mimicking the stamp design of the German Reich's issue commemorating the 21st Anniversary of the March to the Feldherrenhall (Michel No. 906), featuring an illustration of 'Himmler putting handcuffs on a bound civilian.'
1942, Approx., Propaganda Issues - World War II: Propaganda vignette "The Norwegian Legion" of the Norwegian SS Volunteer Legion. The specimen is genuine and features unused original gum, without hinges or adhesives, displaying the typical perforation for this issue. Its quality is flawless. Cataloged in the previous field post manual without price, accompanied by a Pieles certificate.
1944, World War II War and Propaganda Forgery: German Counterfeits for Great Britain. Michel No. 1. Unused (as issued, without gum), in impeccable condition. Accompanied by a Pieles photo certificate. Catalog value: €200.Nazi Propaganda Stamp "Stalin-Jewish War" originated in Sachsenhausen concentration camp, mimicking Great Britain's 1935 Silver Jubilee and 1937 Coronation stamps. It depicted Stalin and symbolized the alliance between the USSR and Britain, equating Stalinism with Judaism. The stamp featured Stalin's profile, a British crown, and a hammer and sickle, with the slogan "This is Jewish War" and symbolic imagery of Stars of David and hammer and sickles.
Lot 385
Saint-Nazaire.
1945, a registered cover from Batz Mer to La Baule, St. Nazaire, featured emergency St. Nazaire local occupation stamps overprinted for the French liberation. The cover was franked with Liberation overprints on all stamps, totaling 6Fr. in postage value, including a pair of 'Ship' 2f stam. Catalog value is €780.
Lot 386
Saint-Nazaire.
1945, a registered cover from La Baule to Pornichet, St. Nazaire, featured emergency St. Nazaire local occupation stamps overprinted for the French liberation. The cover was franked with Liberation overprints on all stamps, totaling 5f in postage value, including a pair of 'Ship' 50c stamps and local stamps of 1f (three) and 3f. Catalog value is €780.
Lot 387
Saint-Nazaire.
German Occupation of France, St. Nazaire, 1945 Registered cover addressed to St. Nazaire, franked with 'ship' 50c. and a pair of 2f. overprinted "Liberation" tied by May 9, 1945 cds. Michel. no. 2 2Fr ; Yv 518 f2 valued at € 500. scarce.
Lot 388
Saint-Nazaire.
German Occupation of France, St. Nazaire, 1945 cover addressed to St. Nazaire, franked with 'ship' 50c. with right selvage. overprinted "Liberation" and "Taxe Percue", tied by may 9, 1945 cds. Michel. no. 1 / € 600. Signed on reverse..
Lot 389
Saint-Nazaire.
1945, a registered cover from La Baule to Batz, St. Nazaire, 1945-04-18. featured emergency St. Nazaire local occupation stamps overprinted for the French liberation. The cover was franked with Liberation overprints on all stamps, totaling 6f in postage value, including 'Ship' 2f. stamp and 4f. (Michel No. 2 2Fr+ Yv 522 f4 ) Catalog value is €500.
Lot 390
Saint-Nazaire.
1945, a postcard from La Baule St. Nazaire, cancelled 11-5. featured emergency St. Nazaire local occupation stamps overprinted for the French liberation. The cover was franked with Liberation overprints on all stamps, , including a pair of 'Ship' 50c stamps Catalog value is €780.
Lot 391
Saint-Nazaire.
German Occupation of France, St. Nazaire, 1945 cover addressed to St. Nazaire, franked with 'ship' 50c. with right selvage. overprinted "Liberation" and "Taxe Percue", tied by may 9, 1945 cds. Michel. no. 1 / € 600. Signed on reverse.