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Veit Stoß, 3 Years of General Government
General Government (German Occupation of Poland) · 1942 · 96 Groszy
The stamp features a portrait of the German sculptor Veit Stoß, with the inscription 'Generalgouvernement' at the top and the denomination '96 GR' at the bottom.
Issued in 1942 by the General Government, the Nazi German civil administration in occupied Poland, this stamp commemorates three years of its existence and highlights a significant cultural figure, Veit Stoß, as part of its propaganda efforts during World War II.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Wilhelm Dachauer · License: Public domain
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