uncommon1900-1945

Żarki Forged Local Post Stamp (Crescent Detail)

Name: Żarki Forged Local Post Stamp (Crescent Detail)
Brand: Poland

Poland · 1918 · 10 Pfennig

A green typographed stamp from Żarki local post, featuring a central crescent moon and star design with '10 Pfennig' denomination. The image specifically highlights a detail of a shadow crescent, a characteristic of this particular forgery.

Issued during World War I due to disrupted postal services, Żarki local post stamps are significant for their regional use. This example is a known forgery, illustrating the historical practice of counterfeiting valuable philatelic items.

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local-post forgery wartime occupation

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