very rare1900-1945

German Propaganda Forgery Souvenir Sheet for Great Britain

Name: German Propaganda Forgery Souvenir Sheet for Great Britain
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1944 · 1/2d to 3d

A souvenir sheet containing six forged British stamps, each depicting King George VI, with denominations ranging from 1/2d to 3d. The sheet includes text in English and Russian, identifying it as a German propaganda forgery.

This souvenir sheet is a significant example of German propaganda during World War II, produced by prisoners in Sachsenhausen concentration camp as part of Operation Bernhard, aimed at destabilizing the British economy.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

propaganda forgery world-war-ii concentration-camps royalty

Catalog Numbers

michel3-8

Image: Unbekannt ; approved by German government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.