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Step into the ideological theater of interwar Europe with this complete Mint Never Hinged set of Soviet anti-war propaganda stamps, issued in 1935 to mark the 20th anniversary of World War I. Scott Catalog Numbers : 546-550. Condition : Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine gum, sharp corners, vivid impressions. Themes : Anti-militarism, peace advocacy, international solidarity. Imagery : Soldiers, grieving civilians, peace doves, broken swords-each stamp a visual manifesto. Historical Context : Issued during Stalin’s consolidation era, these stamps reflect the USSR’s attempt to position itself as a global voice for peace amid rising fascism and imperial tensions. The 1935 Soviet Anti-War Stamps: Design and Features. Each stamp in the series features a vertical design with the inscription. 5 kopeks black – “War Clouds”. A dark, haunting design featuring storm clouds dripping like bombs over a Soviet city, symbolizing the looming threat of war. 10 kopeks ultramarine – “Flight from a Burning Village”. Depicts civilians fleeing destruction, highlighting the suffering of innocent people during wartime. 15 kopeks emerald-green – “Before War and Afterward”. Shows a stark contrast between a peaceful soldier before war and a wounded soldier on crutches after war, reinforcing the human cost of conflict. 20 kopeks chocolate – “Ploughing with the Sword”. An image of a soldier using a sword as a plough, representing the transition from war to peaceful labor. 35 kopeks carmine – “War and Revolution”. A dynamic scene of armed revolutionaries fighting, emphasizing the Soviet belief in the power of workers and soldiers to resist war and oppression. These bold, graphic images made this set one of the most politically charged philatelic issues of the Soviet Union. Perfect for collectors of. Soviet propaganda and thematic issues. Anti-war and peace movement memorabilia.

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USSR 1935 International Spartacist Games, Moscow. The Games never took place. Scott Catalog Numbers : 559-568. Condition : Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine gum, sharp corners, vivid impressions. USSR 1935 – International Spartacist Games, Moscow A celebration that never was. Ten stamps issued for an event that history quietly erased. Conceived as a counterweight to the Olympic Games, the Spartacist Games were meant to showcase socialist athleticism and international solidarity. But as 1935 unfolded, the world edged closer to catastrophe. The rise of fascism in Europe, the militarization of borders, and the looming specter of global conflict forced the Soviet Union to quietly shelve the event. What remains is this philatelic echo – a complete set of ten stamps, each depicting a different sport: running, diving, rowing, soccer, skiing, bicycling, tennis, skating, hurdling, and the parade of athletes. A Soviet dream, printed in ink, but never played out on the field. Each stamp a relic of ambition, propaganda, and the peculiar poetry of unrealized plans.

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