Bud's Observations
Were it not for all the boundary changes, national identity
referendums, and mandated governing authorities in the wake of World War I, BB
would be a much slimmer volume. Add to that all the propaganda stamps aimed at
influencing plebiscite outcomes, such as those of Germany overprinted for
Olsztyn/Allenstein. World-wide philately following 1919 from Samoa to Silesia,
from Syria to The Saar, was transformed by the Versailles Treaty and the League
of Nations.
Allenstein stamps are easy to find, with the possible
exception of #18, 15pf violet brown. Cancelled
examples, such as those shown on Jim’s blog page, tend to be more collectable.
The propaganda worked. Allenstein voted overwhelmingly to
join Germany rather than Poland. But it’s now part of Poland.
Jim's Observations
Nice propaganda stamps, and 100% coverage including a $20 valuation (Scott 18).
What is curious about Big Blue is the inconsistency from country to country. C'est la vie.
Allenstein Blog Post and Checklist
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