Yugoslavia stamps WWII – London issue year 1943 Famous People MNH Block
The stamps you are referring to are a significant issue from the Yugoslav Government-in-Exile during World War II. The “Famous People Block” is a popular item with collectors of both Yugoslav and World War II philately.
Here are the key details for the Yugoslavia 1943 London Issue Famous People Block:
| Detail | Information |
| Issuing Authority | Kingdom of Yugoslavia (Government-in-Exile) |
| Location of Issue | London, United Kingdom |
| Year of Issue | 1943 (The date for the general “Famous People” set was September 1, 1943) |
| Type | Souvenir Sheet or Miniature Sheet (often referred to by collectors as a “Block”) |
| Stamps in the Block | Two stamps are generally included in this specific Souvenir Sheet. |
| Catalogue Number | Michel: Block 2 (BL2) |
| Denominations | The face values on the stamps within the block are typically: |
| 10 Dinar | |
| 50 Dinar | |
| Design / Subjects | The block features portraits of prominent historical and cultural figures from Yugoslav history. The stamps in the block usually feature: |
| – King Petar I Karađorđević | |
| – King Petar II Karađorđević (The reigning monarch in exile) | |
| Purpose | Issued to maintain the image and legitimacy of the exiled Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and to assert its national identity and continuity during the German and Axis occupation of the homeland. |
| Printer | The stamps and the block were engraved and printed in Great Britain, likely by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. |
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Context of the Full Issue
The Block 2 is part of a larger definitive set, sometimes called the “Famous People” or “Historical Personalities” issue, which consisted of eight different postage stamps (from 50 Para to 50 Dinar) released at the same time, all bearing portraits of figures important to Yugoslav nationhood, such as Ban Jelačić, Petar Petrović Njegoš, and Vuk Karadžić. The existence of the block and the high-quality engraved printing in London makes this issue a classic example of “Exile Government” philately.
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