Auction No. 47
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1941, British propaganda forgeries were created for German-occupied France. These forgeries included Michel numbers 380 and 381 featuring the Mercury head design, number 399 with the Iris design, number 513 depicting Petain without a cap within a large circle, numbers 515, 518, 521, and 522 featuring Petain with a cap, and numbers 524 and 525 based on Petain without a cap within a small circle.
Michel numbers 36 to 46, excluding number 44, form a complete set in perfect Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition with a BPP certificate, valued at €1,220 according to the Michel catalog.
Lot 378
Propaganda stamp.
1943, Germany, FFI: A perforated sheet of 9 'The Nice Forgery' stamps printed by the French Resistance depicting General Charles de Gaulle in profile. Copies of these stamps were reportedly used on mail transported within France between 1943-44. MiNr 17. Valued at 900€."
World War II, German forgeries for Great Britain. War propaganda forgeries, a set of 6 values, Michel No. 3-8. Issued without gum. VF condition, with five out of the six stamps having side selvage.
These forgeries imitate the genuine King George VI postage stamps, Michel No. 221 to 226. Although visually similar, subtle alterations distinguish them: the inclusion of a Star of David within the crown and thistle. Also the 'D' in the value transforms into a hammer and sickle, and the rose in the top left corner also features the same symbol. Commissioned by Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler, these forgeries were intended for distribution by foreign agents, achieving partial success.
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.