Lot
2519 
World War II Propaganda Issues, 1943 Hitler & Mussolini Forgeries, o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine; signed Hosang. Michel No. 49 €1,500 ($1,670). Estimate $250 - 350.
In 1943, the British produced these parodies of Italian issues featuring Hitler & Mussolini. The faces are changed from the original 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").
Realized: $450