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Scott #228 [1941 20 øre V-Overprint on Lion] (VF, but faint scrape) solo use on 24 November 1941 DOUBLE CENSORED cover from OSLO to København, Denmark. Boldly canceled with a repeating "OSLO Br." and "V" machine cancellation. , The "V" overprint on the stamp and the "V" in the cancellation was for German victory, thus not popular with patriotic Norwegians. This cancellation "Oslo Br." cancellation was in use only 13 August through 29 November 1941 (Aune / Hauge, 2007). I have heard it said that some patriotic Norwegians used these V-overprinted stamps in an effort to lessen the German scrutiny of their mail. The backside of the letter was clearly opened by the German censors and reverse bears a (GERMAN) OSLO "o" CENSORSHIP TAPE AND HANDSTAMP to reseal it. Upon arrival in Denmark, the letter received a red SECOND (GERMAN) CENSORSHIP handstamp on the front. Despite the small fault on the stamp, this is a very attractive cover with an excellent cancellations. These "V" propaganda cancellations are avidly sought after. ACTUAL item. |
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