1940–1970s Underground Post of Ukraine Stamps Collection | Vintage Lesya Ukrainka Set of 14 MNH
1940–1970s Underground Post of Ukraine Stamps Collection | Vintage Lesya Ukrainka Set of 14 MNH
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Shipping & Returns
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- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
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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 specialized stamps were produced abroad by the Foreign Sections of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) between the 1940s and 1970s to raise funds and promote global awareness for Ukraine's modern independence struggle.
The beautifully illustrated set features iconic historical, literary, and military themes. Highlights include a duplicate run of the 50th-anniversary memorial series for poet Lesya Ukrainka, a specialized commemorative issue celebrating the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a 20th-anniversary salute to the Soldiers of the First Division UNA (1943–1963), and the 1976 "Stamp Day" issue celebrating early Zemstvo postal heritage. This premium set stands out for its absolute pristine quality, preserving flawless original gum. All stamps are in premium unused Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition with full original character, crisp perfs, and no cancellation or hinge marks.
Features:
- Set of 14 vintage stamps (exceptional Ukrainian exile and diaspora cultural issues)
- Authentic Underground Post of Ukraine (ППУ) political cinderella stamps
- Circa 1940s to 1970s Cold War era diaspora productions
- Includes sought-after thematic lines: Lesya Ukrainka portraits, UPA forces, and OUN historical milestones
- Features distinct multi-color graphical formats and detailed traditional framing
- Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition (unused, pristine mint condition with full original gum, no postmarks or hinge traces)
The set includes stamps with various symbolic "shahiv" denominations from the exile series, such as:
- 5, 10, 15, 25, 40, and 60 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, twentieth-century literature, and anti-Soviet resistance history buffs
- premium 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 non-postal philatelic item (cinderella poster label series), not a modern reprint.
- Minor signs of age or album storage marks may be present due to the vintage and non-postal nature of the collection, while the reverse side maintains its premium unhinged status.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with rigid protective materials.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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