One of the most common names for modern topical bogus / cinderella issues is Somali Republic. As most worldwide collectors know, Somalia is a country that truly exists in Northern Africa with long and interesting postal history. But according to UPU (Universal Postal Union) all postage stamps with inscription Somali Republic are illegal.
Published on April 7th 2009 | Read more.... | 2 Comments »
Let’s continue with the world of miniature sheets but with another theme. Bogus issues are a concern for any stamp collector. Especially topical stamps are a big favourite amongst bogus makers as the thematic stamp collectors are usually not so “bogus aware” as country collectors. As my first example with this topic I’ve chosen a 1999 Afghanistan miniature sheet of 12 stamps issued in 1999.
Published on April 6th 2009 | Read more.... | 4 Comments »
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