WWII Occupation - Croatia (NDH)

4th Yugoslavian Overprints

MiNr. 39 A

MiNr. 39 B

MiNr. 39 C

MiNr. 39 D

On 10 May 1941, the NDH issued a fourth set of overprints of Yugoslavian stamps (MiNr. 439-440).

The stamps were printed in 5×5 sheets, with 16 stamps and 9 labels per sheet. Due to the use of varying perforations, MiNr. 39 can be found in four varieties, and MiNr. 40 in five.

“A” Suffix — K 11 1/2 on all sides
“B” Suffix — K 11 1/2 on three sides, L 11 1/2 at right
“C” Suffix — K 11 1/2 on three sides, L 9 at right
“D” Suffix — K 11 1/2 on three sides, L 9 1/4 at right
“E” Suffix — L 11 1/2 on all sides (MiNr. 40 only)

The sheets are cataloged as follows:

“A” Suffix — All five columns are perf K 11 1/2 (all stamps are “A” suffix)
“B” Suffix — Perf K 11 1/2 except rightmost vertical perf is L 11 1/2 (stamps in columns 1-4 are “A”, stamps in last column are “B”)
“C” Suffix — Perf K 11 1/2 except rightmost vertical perf is L 9 (stamps in columns 1-4 are “A”, stamps in last column are “C”)
“D” Suffix — Perf K 11 1/2 except rightmost vertical perf is 9 1/4 (stamps in columns 1-4 are “A”, stamps in last column are “D”)
“E” Suffix — All five columns are perf L 11 1/2 (all stamps are “E” suffix) (MiNr. 40 only)

MiNr. 39 A Sheet

MiNr. 39 B Sheet

MiNr. 39 C Sheet

MiNr. 39 D Sheet

MiNr. 40 A Sheet

MiNr. 40 B Sheet

MiNr. 40 C Sheet

MiNr. 40 D Sheet

MiNr. 40 E Sheet

In addition MiNr. 39 can be found with an engravers mark, “S” between the bush and window (position 9).

MiNr. 39 I

Engraver’s Mark on MiNr. 39 I (right)

Set Date(s)

10 May 1941

Watermark(s)

None

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