Croatia NDH year 1949 Government in Exile, Birds stamps set

Croatia NDH year 1949 Government in Exile, Birds stamps set  MNH

The stamps were issued by the Government in Exile of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH).

Here’s a breakdown of the information regarding these issues:

🐦 NDH Government in Exile “Birds” Stamps

• Year of Issue: While you specifically asked about 1949, the main, widely known set of NDH Government in Exile stamps featuring Birds and Flowers was actually issued later, around 1952.
  • The 1952 set is often referred to as a “Birds & Flowers” set and includes numerous designs depicting various species of birds.
• 1949 Issues: The NDH Government in Exile did issue stamps in 1949, but these were primarily for the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which often depict themes like global mail and various modes of transport (trains, planes, etc.), not a dedicated Birds set. There are also mentions of a set of 10 different stamps with a “Triangle” design issued in 1949.
• Status/Classification: These stamps are generally classified as “Cinderella Stamps” or “Local Issues” in the wider world of philately.
  • The Independent State of Croatia (NDH) ceased to exist in 1945. The stamps issued by the Government in Exile afterwards (like the 1949 UPU and the 1952 Birds/Flowers sets) were not recognized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and were not valid for postage in what was then the Federal People’s Republic of Yugoslavia (which included Croatia).
• Purpose: These stamps were typically issued for propaganda purposes, to promote the idea of an independent Croatian state, and as a way for the exiled government and associated Croatian organizations to raise funds from sympathetic collectors.

Summary of Key Sets