Yugoslavia WWII / London 1943 – Famous People – Block
In 1943, the Yugoslav government-in-exile based in London issued a set of postage stamps honoring famous people from Yugoslav history and culture. Here are the key details:
Set Information:
- Eight stamps comprised the “Famous People” set issued on September 1, 1943.
- Denominations ranged from 50 para to 50 dinara.
- Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co in Britain using engraved designs.
Subjects Featured:
- Ban Jelačić, 19th century military leader (1 din)
- Petar Petrović Njegoš, Prince-Bishop poet (2 din)
- Vuk Karadžić, philologist/linguist (4 din)
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Bishop/politician (5 din)
- King Petar I Karađorđević (10 din)
Significance:
- This set celebrated major cultural figures important to Serbian/Yugoslav identity.
- It allowed the exiled government to assert Yugoslav nationalism during WWII.
- The engraved portraits demonstrated the technical printing capabilities of British firms.
- The set remains very popular among collectors of Yugoslav-area stamps.
While affordable in used condition, the 1943 Famous People set – especially well-centered unmounted mint examples – can demand a premium from Yugoslavia specialists and admirers of these celebrated Yugoslav luminaries.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.