Lot
2520 
World War II Propaganda Issues, 1943 Hitler & Mussolini Forgeries, corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged (couple minute natural gum inclusions), Fine and rare. Michel No. 49 €10,000 ($11,140). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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: $2,400