Żarki Local Post 6h on 3h Surcharge Pair
Poland · 1918 · 6h
A pair of Żarki local post stamps, each featuring a central emblem and a '6h' hand-stamped surcharge. The stamps are perforated and bear a cancellation mark, though this specific item is a known forgery.
Issued by the local post office in Żarki, Poland, in 1918, a period of significant political upheaval during World War I and the re-establishment of Polish independence. Local posts like this filled the void left by disrupted national postal services.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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