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Post-WWII Polish II Corps in Italy Sassone 18-22 Set VF MNH! ITEM: Background: The Polish 2nd Corps (2 Korpusu, Corpo Polacco) faught with allied forces in several theatres under General Anders. The 2nd Corps may be most remembered for its pivotal contribution to allied victories in Italy at Monte Cassino, Ancona and Bologna. After the war the 2nd Corps stayed in Italy to administer the Barletta-Trani DP camp and generally provide for displaced Poles. This included producing stamps for use on internal Italian post and external mail, by agreement with the Italian government. The first basic series is valued in Polish currency, depicting the sites of famous victories and General Anders. The series offered in this lot was produced in Italian currency with new designs, in two stages with the five values included printed first and then Lira denominations of similar design printed later. This lot includes a complete set of the first printing of lower denominations in Italian currency. Reference and Condition: This lot contains the 15c to 80c first printing of the new designs. Listed in the Sassone 2008 (Vol.2) Italian catalogue as #s 18-22, with a value of 12.50 Euros or approximately US$ 19.25. The stamps are in very-fine overall condition, with fine to very-fine mixed centering, full original never-hinged gum, without any significant faults. Note that the gum is slightly toned and streaky from production and storage in less than favourable philatelic conditions in Italy and this is the rule rather than the exception for these stamps. Please see our feedback and our ME page! Guaranteed Authentic and never a reserve – please see our ME page for our policy regarding expertization and refunds, but as always a full money-back guarantee for any significant deviance from our descriptions. Highly sought after and historically significant, this item would make a very nice addition to your Poland, Polish Corps, WWII or DP Camp collection. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or for enhanced/reverse scans. If you are interested in this item, take a minute and please see our other lots for similar top quality philatelic material. PAYMENT: Payment in US$ or C$ at the eBay rate Credit Cards via Paypal for totals of $5+ ONLY! International Postal Money Order Cashiers, Certified, Personal Cheque SHIPPING: $1US in Canada & USA $2US Rest of World Items are Well Packed Via First Class International Air Mail We Will Not Be Responsible for Postal Loss/Damage when Registration is not Requested Registration is Required for ALL shipments to Russia, Italy, France and Israel due to repeated delivery/payment failures Registration is Required for ALL Shipments valued at $100 or more, EXCEPT to the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom and Germany International Registration costs and additional US$10 (this is below Canada Post Cost!) Item Shipped When Payment Received TERMS: All Auctions in US Dollars Shipping on Multiple Wins Always Combined to Save You $$ Items are Described Accurately. Full Refund for Any Significant Deviance Reference: 1997-98 Michel Europa Ost, 2002-2003 Osteuropa, 2006 Mitteleuropa Catalogues Reference: 2000, 2002, 2006 Michel Deutschland Spezial for German and occupation items Reference: Sassone 2008 v2 Corpo Polacco Listings. Thanks for Looking! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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