1940–1960s Underground Post of Ukraine Stamps Collection | Vintage OUN PPIU Hetman Mazepa & Kruty Set of 10 MH
1940–1960s Underground Post of Ukraine Stamps Collection | Vintage OUN PPIU Hetman Mazepa & Kruty Set of 10 MH
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A highly significant and rare historical collection of vintage cinderella propaganda stamps issued by the Underground Post of Ukraine (Pidpilna Poshta Ukrainy / ППУ). These stamps were produced abroad by the Couriers' and Postal Department of the Foreign Sections of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) between the 1940s and 1960s to raise funds and raise global awareness for Ukraine's independence movement.
The beautifully illustrated set features iconic historical, military, and commemorative themes. Highlights include the 40th anniversary of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen ("Slava USS 1914–1954"), the 1918 Lviv November Action anniversary, Ukrainian Red Cross emergency issues, and the 250th anniversary of Hetman Ivan Mazepa (1709–1959). It also showcases specialized heraldic coat of arms issues and the solemn 50th-anniversary memorial stamp for the Heroes of the Battle of Kruty ("Kruty 1918–1968"). Many copies feature highly desirable, wide intact sheet margins (coupons). All stamps are in premium unused Mint Hinged (MH) condition with full original character and no cancellation marks.
Features:
- Set of 10 vintage stamps (exquisite Ukrainian historical exile issues)
- Authentic Underground Post of Ukraine (ППУ) political cinderella stamps
- Circa 1940s to 1960s Cold War era diaspora productions
- Includes sought-after military history themes: Hetman Mazepa, Sich Riflemen, and Kruty Heroes
- Features multiple premium copies with wide intact sheet margins/borders
- Mint Hinged (MH) condition (unused, clean mint condition without postmarks)
The set includes stamps with various symbolic "shahiv" denominations from the exile series, such as:
- 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 shahiv.
A fascinating collectible for:
- Ukrainian philately, diaspora history, and Eastern European specialized experts
- worldwide collectors focused on cinderella stamps, political propaganda, and military exile history
- Ukrainian national movement, Cossack Hetmanate, and OUN/UPA history buffs
- investment-grade vintage ephemera and international freedom movement archives
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, perforation styles, sharp multi-color graphics, and clean margins included in the set.
You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic exile collection, not a modern reproduction.
- Minor signs of age or album storage marks may be present due to the vintage and non-postal nature of the collection.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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