Ukraine Underground Post, Tragic Series
Ukraine · 1960 · 5 Hryven
This stamp is part of the 'Tragic Series' issued by the Underground Post of Ukraine (Pochta Pidpil'noi Ukrainy or PPU). These are propaganda labels, not valid for postage, created by Ukrainian nationalist organizations in exile. The design often features patriotic or anti-Soviet themes to raise funds and awareness for Ukrainian independence.
Issued during the Cold War, these labels were produced by Ukrainian émigré groups, primarily in the United States and Canada, to protest Soviet rule over Ukraine and keep the idea of an independent Ukrainian state alive.
Printing Method
Lithography
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
