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uncommon1900-1945
Memel 1921 3 Mark Overprint on French Merson Type
Memel Territory · 1921 · 3 Mark
A French Merson type stamp depicting an allegorical figure, overprinted in red with 'MEMEL' and '3 Mark'. The original French denomination and 'Republique Française' inscription are fessed out.
Issued during the French administration of the Memel Territory after World War I, this stamp reflects the transitional period before the territory's annexation by Lithuania.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
yvert35
michel37
Image: Postal administration of the High Commission of the League of Nations (Memel Territory) · License: Public domain
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