Londonbus1
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Post by Londonbus1 on Sept 19, 2013 9:41:13 GMT
Does anyone have a catalogue value [Is there a Catalogue value ?] for these Metz Liberation Overprints  ? I am trying to win some like it but keep getting outbid  Maybe in Michel ? Or a Local catalogue somewhere? Any help appreciated. Thanks Londonbus1  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Sept 19, 2013 11:37:42 GMT
Keep the faith Michael,
they will always turn up again.
They are Cinderellas, so tough to get a listing.
I do not have (but would like) "Les Timbres de Fantasie"
France
Metz - WWII Liberation Overprints
Following the Liberation of France from the control of the German Third Reich in August 1944, many cities and towns produced "Liberation" overprints for their postage stamps. There were a few issues that were approved by the French Ministry of Posts, but most were unofficial. This is a complete set of 8 unofficial overprints from the city of Metz. This set is listed in Bourdi's "Les Timbres de Fantasie et Non Officiels - Vol. 3" as # L-1420 - L-1427. The set is F/VF, unused no gum.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Sept 19, 2013 11:39:32 GMT
A good opportunity to give my catalogue collection a workout! Nothing in Michel Southwest Europe 2007. Nothing in Cérês 2000. Nothing in Yvert & Tellier 2007. But Dallay 2006-07 saves the day! Release date Nov 24 1944, quantity unknown, value for a set of 8 is €285 MNH, €200 MH.
Ryan
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Sept 19, 2013 11:52:07 GMT
I knew if I dug deep enough I would find them - I've found my copy of the 2-volume Maury (Cérês & Dallay) 2009. Catalogue value for the set of 8 has moved up to €300 MNH and €260 MH. Used sets are valued at €270, there is no price shown for covers but it does have a note which says they exist on cover.
Ryan
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Sept 19, 2013 11:56:18 GMT
By the way, I could point out that the Maury catalogue wins the prize for best specialized catalogue relative to its price - only €20 for over 1400 pages. I wish Michel used the same pricing structure for their Germany specialized!
Ryan
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Sept 19, 2013 16:46:47 GMT
Thanks for the information. In the end, I won them. For better or worse ! Now I just need to remember why I wanted them in the first place !!  Londonbus1 |
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cjd
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Post by cjd on Jan 18, 2014 4:55:25 GMT
Here are a couple of the attractive values of a set of overprints for the liberation of the French city of Cluses:  the 1F, and  the 5F Overprinted Cluses | Liberee | 18-8-44 or August 18, 1944. These overprinted liberation issues are very common across France, though some of them seem to be made up in rather small quantities. I expect that there are some reprints floating around. The one listing I found for these does not picture the examples for Cluses, so I'll just tuck these away without knowing much more about them. |
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Jan 18, 2014 6:35:31 GMT
Here's another thread on TSF about French liberation overprints - I had to dig through a few different catalogues before I was able to find a listing for the Metz issues. When I get back home in a couple of days I'll look to see what I can find out about your Cluses stamps. thestampforum.boards.net/thread/942/catalogue-value-metz-unofficialsRyan |
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cjd
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Post by cjd on Jan 18, 2014 15:21:52 GMT
Great! I was more or less away for some months and didn't see that thread.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Jan 20, 2014 23:54:03 GMT
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cjd
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Post by cjd on Jan 21, 2014 1:09:54 GMT
Wow. Great information.  For the record, here is the full set:  |
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