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1914 France WW I Delandre Patriotic Poster Stamp 109th Battalion Light Infantry
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Oldbrooklynguy (7092)
Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description Grade: VF (Very Fine) 1914 France WW I Delandre Patriotic Poster Stamp 109th Battalion Of Light Infantry MNHThis Poster Stamp Is A French World War I Patriotic Lab ... Read More
Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
1914 France WW I Delandre Patriotic Poster Stamp 109th Battalion Of Light Infantry MNHThis Poster Stamp Is A French World War I Patriotic Label From The Series Created By Gaston Fontanille, Known As Delandre, Who Produced Thousands Of Such Military Vignettes Between 1914 And 1917. The Design Honors The 109e Bataillon De Chasseurs (109th Battalion Of Light Infantry), One Of The Elite Units Known For Their Distinctive Horn Insignia And Special Role As Fast-Moving Mountain And Light Troops. The Artwork Features A Profile Portrait Of A Soldier In Helmet And Uniform, Drawn In A Decorative Line Art Style, With The Traditional Hunting Horn Motif Incorporated Into The Frame. The Number “109e” Is Printed In Bold Red To Distinguish The Battalion, While The Remaining Text Appears In Black Ornamental Typography Surrounded By A Border Of Interlocking Geometric Motifs. Such Delandre Labels Were Issued In Their Thousands To Represent Nearly Every French Regiment, Battalion, And Unit, Serving Both As Patriotic Souvenirs For Soldiers’ Families And As A Popular Collecting Craze Among Civilians. They Were Sold Widely At The Front And In The Rear, Often Marketed As Supporting Charitable Or Regimental Funds, Though Delandre Himself Misappropriated Much Of The Revenue. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): French: 109e Bataillon De Chasseurs — English Translation: 109th Battalion Of Light Infantry. Country Of Origin: France Year Of Issue: Circa 1915–1916BRIEF 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.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.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 7,000 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 France WW I Delandre Patriotic Poster Stamp 109th Battalion Of Light Infantry MNHThis Poster Stamp Is A French World War I Patriotic Label From The Series Created By Gaston Fontanille, Known As Delandre, Who Produced Thousands Of Such Military Vignettes Between 1914 And 1917. The Design Honors The 109e Bataillon De Chasseurs (109th Battalion Of Light Infantry), One Of The Elite Units Known For Their Distinctive Horn Insignia And Special Role As Fast-Moving Mountain And Light Troops. The Artwork Features A Profile Portrait Of A Soldier In Helmet And Uniform, Drawn In A Decorative Line Art Style, With The Traditional Hunting Horn Motif Incorporated Into The Frame. The Number “109e” Is Printed In Bold Red To Distinguish The Battalion, While The Remaining Text Appears In Black Ornamental Typography Surrounded By A Border Of Interlocking Geometric Motifs. Such Delandre Labels Were Issued In Their Thousands To Represent Nearly Every French Regiment, Battalion, And Unit, Serving Both As Patriotic Souvenirs For Soldiers’ Families And As A Popular Collecting Craze Among Civilians. They Were Sold Widely At The Front And In The Rear, Often Marketed As Supporting Charitable Or Regimental Funds, Though Delandre Himself Misappropriated Much Of The Revenue. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): French: 109e Bataillon De Chasseurs — English Translation: 109th Battalion Of Light Infantry. Country Of Origin: France Year Of Issue: Circa 1915–1916BRIEF 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.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.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 7,000 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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