The Frank Stamp - A British Propaganda Parody for the General Government, by W Baldus/M Schweizer. Published by Arge Generalgouvernement, 2008. S/B, 41pp. A history of the Frank stamp, a propaganda forgery produced in Great Britain during WWII for use in the General Government, German occupied Polish territory. The origin, purpose and distribution of the stamp are discussed, and examples are shown of covers and related propaganda, such as leaflets and newspapers. A chapter on the forgeries of the Frank stamp is also included. Fully illustrated in colour and black & white. |