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Upper Silesia Plebiscite Propaganda Overprint

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

Germany · 1921 · 21 pfennig

A brown German stamp featuring a black overprint for the Upper Silesia plebiscite. The overprint reads 'Deutscher Wert gleich Wahlt deutsch' (German value equals vote German) and 'Oberschlesien', advocating for a German vote.

This stamp was issued as German propaganda during the Upper Silesia plebiscite of 1921, which determined whether the region would join Germany or Poland after World War I. The overprint explicitly encouraged residents to vote for Germany.

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propaganda plebiscite political 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.