Lot
2518 
World War II Propaganda Issues, 1943 Hitler & Mussolini Forgeries, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and rare. Michel No. 49-50 €3,800 ($4,230). Estimate $500 - 750.
In 1943, the British produced these parodies of Italian issues featuring Hitler & Mussolini.
On MiNr. 49, the faces are changed to a snarling Hitler and cowering Mussolini, and the text is changed from "Duo popoli / Un guerra" ("Two peoples, one war") to "Duo popoli / Un führer" ("Two peoples, one leader"). On MiNr. 50, the text is changed from "Poste Italiane." to the German text "Zwei Volker / Ein Krieg" ("Two peoples, one war"). The color is also changed, from the original purple to green.
Realized: $1,500