1943 5¢
Overrun Countries Issue #909
Poland
Mythological bird Phoenix on the left, symbolizing renewal of life,
and a kneeling figure breaking the bonds of oppression on the right.
The Polish flag is in the center
5¢ Multicoloured
Rotary Press Printing - Perf. 12
20 million printed - Scott #909 - 1943
Value
Used: $0.01-$0.02
No postmark with gum (MH): $0.02-$0.03
Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH): $0.03-$0.05
Vignette proof on india, mounted on card
Large die proof on india, mounted on card
A first day cover of #909 dated June 22nd 1943
A sheet of 50 of #909
Polish airmen flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain
1942 WWII Polish poster by Polish artist Marek Żuławski
A set of stamps were issued by tthe Polish Government in excile in London