Solidarność Walcząca - Pope John Paul II
Poland · 1985 · Non-denominated
The stamp features a portrait of Pope John Paul II with the text 'SOLIDARNOŚĆ WALCZĄCA' (Fighting Solidarity) and 'JAN PAWEŁ II' (John Paul II) surrounding him. The design is simple, likely in a single color.
This stamp was issued by Fighting Solidarity, an underground anti-communist organization in Poland during the 1980s, using the revered figure of Pope John Paul II as a symbol of national and spiritual resistance against the communist regime. Such stamps served as propaganda, fundraising tools, and symbols of defiance.
Printing Method
Offset
License: Copyrighted free use
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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