After Germany's declaration of war on the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 it took only 7 days for the entire Lithuania to be in German hands. While the rather prompt resumption of postal services, however fragmentary, was being effected by Lithuanians … [Read more...] about OSTLAND: Olita / Alytus Rare Provisional Registration
The 1920 Telšiai Local Issue: a Register
This Register [updated Nov 20, 2014] represents a work-in-progress listing of the known Covers and Postcards prepaid with the Telšiai Postmaster's hectographed stamp, and is arranged upwards following the value inscribed by hand. Wherever possible, … [Read more...] about The 1920 Telšiai Local Issue: a Register
AUGSBURG Lithuanian Red Cross Issue: Major Colour Error
The Augsburg DP Camp Post issue has been given attention by various authors, and a commendably clear listing is provided by Antanas Jankauskas in his "Special Lithuanian Postage Stamp Catalogue 1918-2012", p.p. 383-85. Though the Catalogue mentions … [Read more...] about AUGSBURG Lithuanian Red Cross Issue: Major Colour Error
The 1922 Surcharges: 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange
Among fakes of Lithuanian rarities it is not unusual to come across forgeries of one of the 1922 surcharges, namely, the 1 CENT. black surcharge on 30 sk. stamps of the Vytis design in orange colour. Forged surcharge 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange … [Read more...] about The 1922 Surcharges: 1 CENT. on 30 sk. orange
Šilinė
Šilinė is a locality south east of Tauragė, better known as a wide-spread Šilinės miškas (Forest of Šilinė). A Lithuanian postal facility with access to telegraph was established in probably the Ranger's office. Apart from an unclear reference to a … [Read more...] about Šilinė