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German Propaganda Overprint for Upper Silesia Plebiscite

Name: German Propaganda Overprint for Upper Silesia Plebiscite
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1921 · 140 pfennig

A green-blue stamp featuring a black overprint that reads 'Deutscher Wert gleich Wahlt Deutsch' (German value equals vote German), applied for propaganda purposes during the Upper Silesia plebiscite.

This stamp was issued during the Upper Silesia plebiscite in 1921, a vote to determine whether the region would become part of Germany or Poland, reflecting German efforts to influence the outcome.

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propaganda plebiscite political overprint historical

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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