1914-18 France WW I Delandre Poster Stamp 1st Volunteer Div Mountain Artillery
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Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description Grade: VF (Very Fine) 1914-1918 France WW I Delandre Poster Stamp 1st Volunteer Division Mountain Artillery Artist Fortunino Matania (Italian 1881-1963) Unused Hin ... Read More
Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
1914-1918 France WW I Delandre Poster Stamp 1st Volunteer Division Mountain Artillery Artist Fortunino Matania (Italian 1881-1963) Unused Hinge Remnant 90% Original GumThis Poster Stamp Is A World War One Delandre Propaganda Label Depicting Serbian Mountain Artillery In Action, Issued Around 1915–1917 As Part Of Gaston A. Delandre’s Extensive Series Of Allied-Themed Vignettes. The Central Design Shows A Detailed Illustration Of Serbian Soldiers Operating A Large Field Gun In Rugged Mountain Terrain, With The Crew Surrounded By Ammunition Crates And Rocky Embankments, Symbolizing Serbia’s Resistance Against The Central Powers. The Red Inscription At The Top Reads Ћрдска Артиљерија, Which Translates As “Mountain Artillery,” Highlighting The Specialized Role Of Serbian Forces In Defending Their Homeland’s Difficult Highland Terrain. Delandre Produced Hundreds Of Such Vignettes During The War, Often Using Patriotic And Heroic Imagery To Inspire Support For The Allied Cause And To Generate Funds For Charities, Relief Efforts, And Propaganda Campaigns. The Strong Visual Impact And Clear Nationalist Messaging Made These Labels Highly Collectible At The Time, And They Remain Historically Significant Examples Of Early Twentieth-Century Wartime Ephemera. Some Light Edge Wear From Perforations Is Visible, But The Stamp Retains Its Original Strength And Striking Design. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): Serbian: Ћрдска Артиљерија — English Translation: Mountain Artillery. Country Of Origin: France (Delandre Issue, Depicting Serbia). Year Of Issue: Circa 1915–1917BRIEF HISTORY:Gaston Aime Camille Fontanille, Born On 11 May 1883 In Valence And The Son Of A Magistrate, Became Widely Known By His Alias Delandre. He Was A French Entrepreneur, Promoter, And Conman Who Built A Reputation Around His Involvement In Patriotic Poster Stamps During World War I, Now Commonly Known As Delandre Vignettes. The Delandre Vignettes Originated When Fontanille First Reproduced Italian Regimental Labels After The Supply Of Originals Could Not Meet The Demand Of Collectors. From This Starting Point He Expanded His Output To French Army Labels And Other Patriotic Themes, Eventually Producing More Than 4000 Distinct Designs That Today Form A Popular Segment Of Cinderella Philately. When Accused Of Forgery Of Italian Issues He Claimed Instead That They Were Re-Impressions. In A 1916 Letter He Explained That He Sold Three Categories: Genuine Originals, Re-Impressions, And Entirely New Creations Of His Own, And He Even Admitted To Making Successful Facsimiles. The Extent And Detail Of His Work Have Been Catalogued Thoroughly By Charles Kiddle And Walter Schmidt. The French Red Cross Took Notice Of His Success And Commissioned Him To Produce Labels For Their Fundraising. Although He Sold Large Numbers Of These Charity Stamps He Failed To Transfer The Proceeds Owed, And In 1917 He Was Arrested. By 1925 He Was Again Involved In Fraud, This Time Concerning Silver Foxes, And Went On The Run. He Later Resurfaced In Marseille Under The False Identity Of Baron Edmond Picarat, Where He Founded A Fraudulent Leprosy Charity. As Authorities Closed In He Committed Suicide By Poison On 10 March 1927. He Was Initially Buried Under The Name Edmond Picarat Until His True Identity Was Revealed Some Months Later. Delandre Was Involved In Numerous Other Schemes, Including The Fabrication Of A Chemical Company In Which He Appointed Prominent Businessmen To Directorships Without Their Knowledge, As Well As The Sale Of Dubious Noble Titles. Over His Career He Used Multiple Pseudonyms, Including Commander Deville, The Baron Allard, The Marquis Of Vaurens, And The Count Of Chabanes.Please Note That Any Discoloration, Lines, Or Marks Visible On The Scan Are From The Acetate Or Protective Page Holding The Stamp During Scanning. The Stamp Itself Is Free Of Such Defects Except Those Specifically Mentioned In The Description. I Never Alter Scans To Conceal Or Change The Condition Of A Stamp; The Only Adjustments Made Are Cropping Or Straightening For Clarity.We're Happy To Combine Shipping On Multiple Orders To Help You Save! Please Wait For A Combined Invoice Before Making Payment. Once Items Are Paid Separately, We Regret That Combined Shipping Discounts Can No Longer Be Applied. Please Note That In Order To Ensure Safe Delivery, I May Choose Not To Ship To Certain Countries For High-Value Orders. When Extra Security Is Needed, A Minimum $25 Registered Shipping Fee Will Be Required To Protect Your Purchase..All Items Shipped Within The United States Are Sent By First Class Mail Using Hip Standard Envelope With Tracking. International Orders Are Shipped By United States Postal Service First Class Mail Without Tracking. In Both Cases, I Do Not Assume Responsibility For Loss Or Damage Once The Envelope Has Been Delivered To The Post Office. All International Shipments Are Photographed And Hand-Cancelled At The Post Office To Provide Proof Of Mailing. If You Would Prefer Your Item To Be Tracked And Insured, Please Contact Me In Advance So I May Provide The Cost For This Service. If You Are Not In Agreement With These Terms, Kindly Refrain From Placing An Order. Thank You For Your UnderstandingA Friendly Note Before You Buy...Why Buy From Me?Over 7,200 Positive Reviews On Hip Stamp, You Can Buy With Confidence!With Over 50 Years Of Business Experience In New York And Florida Across Various Enterprises, I Bring A Lifetime Of Integrity, Reliability, And Expertise To Every Transaction. I Am Proud To Serve On The Membership Committee And Board Of Directors Of The Internet Philatelic Dealers Association (IPDA Member #443) And Am Also A Member Of The Poster Stamp Collectors Club (PSCC Member #101). My Longstanding Reputation Is Built On Exceptional Customer Service, Attention To Detail, And A Deep Knowledge Of Philately, Ephemera, Antiques And Collectibles. When You Buy From Me, You're Buying From A Trusted Professional Dedicated To Accurate Descriptions, Secure Shipping, And A Positive Experience Every Time. Buy With Confidence Because Your Satisfaction And Security Are Always My Top Priorities.Thanks So Much For Stopping By! Most Of The Poster Stamps And Cinderellas I Offer Are Truly Old Historic Treasures! Many Are Close To 100 Years Old Or More. Because Of Their Age, You Might Notice A Few Minor Imperfections Here And There. They're Full Of History And Character, But They Most Definitely Aren't Post Office Fresh. That's Especially True For Cinderella And Poster Stamps, So Please Take A Good Look At The Scans Because They're An Important Part Of The Description. Also, Please Note That The Backs Of Poster Stamps Are Typically Considered Much Less Important Than The Fronts, And Descriptions Can Be A Bit Subjective. If The Condition Of The Back Is Important To You, Just Reach Out. I Am Happy To Provide More Details Or Additional Scans.I Do My Best To Describe Everything Honestly And Accurately, And To The Best Of My Ability, I Guarantee That All Items Are Genuine (Unless Otherwise Noted). I'm Not A Philatelic Expert, Just A Passionate Collector And Seller Who Cares About Getting It Right. Occasionally A Mistake Might Slip Through, But If An Item Turns Out To Be Fundamentally Not As Described, I'll Make It Right With A Refund.Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions Or If You'd Like To See More Photos. I'm Always Happy To Help Before You Buy.Your Satisfaction Is My Top Priority. The Rest Is Just A Bonus.Thanks Again, And Happy Hunting!
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
1914-1918 France WW I Delandre Poster Stamp 1st Volunteer Division Mountain Artillery Artist Fortunino Matania (Italian 1881-1963) Unused Hinge Remnant 90% Original GumThis Poster Stamp Is A World War One Delandre Propaganda Label Depicting Serbian Mountain Artillery In Action, Issued Around 1915–1917 As Part Of Gaston A. Delandre’s Extensive Series Of Allied-Themed Vignettes. The Central Design Shows A Detailed Illustration Of Serbian Soldiers Operating A Large Field Gun In Rugged Mountain Terrain, With The Crew Surrounded By Ammunition Crates And Rocky Embankments, Symbolizing Serbia’s Resistance Against The Central Powers. The Red Inscription At The Top Reads Ћрдска Артиљерија, Which Translates As “Mountain Artillery,” Highlighting The Specialized Role Of Serbian Forces In Defending Their Homeland’s Difficult Highland Terrain. Delandre Produced Hundreds Of Such Vignettes During The War, Often Using Patriotic And Heroic Imagery To Inspire Support For The Allied Cause And To Generate Funds For Charities, Relief Efforts, And Propaganda Campaigns. The Strong Visual Impact And Clear Nationalist Messaging Made These Labels Highly Collectible At The Time, And They Remain Historically Significant Examples Of Early Twentieth-Century Wartime Ephemera. Some Light Edge Wear From Perforations Is Visible, But The Stamp Retains Its Original Strength And Striking Design. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): Serbian: Ћрдска Артиљерија — English Translation: Mountain Artillery. Country Of Origin: France (Delandre Issue, Depicting Serbia). Year Of Issue: Circa 1915–1917BRIEF HISTORY:Gaston Aime Camille Fontanille, Born On 11 May 1883 In Valence And The Son Of A Magistrate, Became Widely Known By His Alias Delandre. He Was A French Entrepreneur, Promoter, And Conman Who Built A Reputation Around His Involvement In Patriotic Poster Stamps During World War I, Now Commonly Known As Delandre Vignettes. The Delandre Vignettes Originated When Fontanille First Reproduced Italian Regimental Labels After The Supply Of Originals Could Not Meet The Demand Of Collectors. From This Starting Point He Expanded His Output To French Army Labels And Other Patriotic Themes, Eventually Producing More Than 4000 Distinct Designs That Today Form A Popular Segment Of Cinderella Philately. When Accused Of Forgery Of Italian Issues He Claimed Instead That They Were Re-Impressions. In A 1916 Letter He Explained That He Sold Three Categories: Genuine Originals, Re-Impressions, And Entirely New Creations Of His Own, And He Even Admitted To Making Successful Facsimiles. The Extent And Detail Of His Work Have Been Catalogued Thoroughly By Charles Kiddle And Walter Schmidt. The French Red Cross Took Notice Of His Success And Commissioned Him To Produce Labels For Their Fundraising. Although He Sold Large Numbers Of These Charity Stamps He Failed To Transfer The Proceeds Owed, And In 1917 He Was Arrested. By 1925 He Was Again Involved In Fraud, This Time Concerning Silver Foxes, And Went On The Run. He Later Resurfaced In Marseille Under The False Identity Of Baron Edmond Picarat, Where He Founded A Fraudulent Leprosy Charity. As Authorities Closed In He Committed Suicide By Poison On 10 March 1927. He Was Initially Buried Under The Name Edmond Picarat Until His True Identity Was Revealed Some Months Later. Delandre Was Involved In Numerous Other Schemes, Including The Fabrication Of A Chemical Company In Which He Appointed Prominent Businessmen To Directorships Without Their Knowledge, As Well As The Sale Of Dubious Noble Titles. Over His Career He Used Multiple Pseudonyms, Including Commander Deville, The Baron Allard, The Marquis Of Vaurens, And The Count Of Chabanes.Please Note That Any Discoloration, Lines, Or Marks Visible On The Scan Are From The Acetate Or Protective Page Holding The Stamp During Scanning. The Stamp Itself Is Free Of Such Defects Except Those Specifically Mentioned In The Description. I Never Alter Scans To Conceal Or Change The Condition Of A Stamp; The Only Adjustments Made Are Cropping Or Straightening For Clarity.We're Happy To Combine Shipping On Multiple Orders To Help You Save! Please Wait For A Combined Invoice Before Making Payment. Once Items Are Paid Separately, We Regret That Combined Shipping Discounts Can No Longer Be Applied. Please Note That In Order To Ensure Safe Delivery, I May Choose Not To Ship To Certain Countries For High-Value Orders. When Extra Security Is Needed, A Minimum $25 Registered Shipping Fee Will Be Required To Protect Your Purchase..All Items Shipped Within The United States Are Sent By First Class Mail Using Hip Standard Envelope With Tracking. International Orders Are Shipped By United States Postal Service First Class Mail Without Tracking. In Both Cases, I Do Not Assume Responsibility For Loss Or Damage Once The Envelope Has Been Delivered To The Post Office. All International Shipments Are Photographed And Hand-Cancelled At The Post Office To Provide Proof Of Mailing. If You Would Prefer Your Item To Be Tracked And Insured, Please Contact Me In Advance So I May Provide The Cost For This Service. If You Are Not In Agreement With These Terms, Kindly Refrain From Placing An Order. Thank You For Your UnderstandingA Friendly Note Before You Buy...Why Buy From Me?Over 7,200 Positive Reviews On Hip Stamp, You Can Buy With Confidence!With Over 50 Years Of Business Experience In New York And Florida Across Various Enterprises, I Bring A Lifetime Of Integrity, Reliability, And Expertise To Every Transaction. I Am Proud To Serve On The Membership Committee And Board Of Directors Of The Internet Philatelic Dealers Association (IPDA Member #443) And Am Also A Member Of The Poster Stamp Collectors Club (PSCC Member #101). My Longstanding Reputation Is Built On Exceptional Customer Service, Attention To Detail, And A Deep Knowledge Of Philately, Ephemera, Antiques And Collectibles. When You Buy From Me, You're Buying From A Trusted Professional Dedicated To Accurate Descriptions, Secure Shipping, And A Positive Experience Every Time. Buy With Confidence Because Your Satisfaction And Security Are Always My Top Priorities.Thanks So Much For Stopping By! Most Of The Poster Stamps And Cinderellas I Offer Are Truly Old Historic Treasures! Many Are Close To 100 Years Old Or More. Because Of Their Age, You Might Notice A Few Minor Imperfections Here And There. They're Full Of History And Character, But They Most Definitely Aren't Post Office Fresh. That's Especially True For Cinderella And Poster Stamps, So Please Take A Good Look At The Scans Because They're An Important Part Of The Description. Also, Please Note That The Backs Of Poster Stamps Are Typically Considered Much Less Important Than The Fronts, And Descriptions Can Be A Bit Subjective. If The Condition Of The Back Is Important To You, Just Reach Out. I Am Happy To Provide More Details Or Additional Scans.I Do My Best To Describe Everything Honestly And Accurately, And To The Best Of My Ability, I Guarantee That All Items Are Genuine (Unless Otherwise Noted). I'm Not A Philatelic Expert, Just A Passionate Collector And Seller Who Cares About Getting It Right. Occasionally A Mistake Might Slip Through, But If An Item Turns Out To Be Fundamentally Not As Described, I'll Make It Right With A Refund.Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions Or If You'd Like To See More Photos. I'm Always Happy To Help Before You Buy.Your Satisfaction Is My Top Priority. The Rest Is Just A Bonus.Thanks Again, And Happy Hunting!
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