Forgeries in German
5. Michel 21C Feldpost (Kästchen für Briefmarke)
Four forgeries are presented in this chapter:- 2 forgeries, featured in the Michel Catalogue:: 21CI and 21CII
- 2 forgeries, not featured in the Michel Catalogue
Michel 21CI "Dein Todd, Soldat"
Missing from from the Düsel’s Collection.
Pictured: a copy from page 44 of the “Russian Black Propaganda” Collection
In the second photo: a copy from page 78 of the Kirchner’s Book (the black and white reproduction). The Kirchner’s Book says that the other side is completely blank.
Michel 21CII "Ihr seid im Kessel..."
Pictured: a copy from the Düsel’s Collection (lot 17661 at Gartner’s auction, 21.6.2017).Another copy of this forgery: on p. 83 of the Kirchner's book.
"Folgt dem Beispiel..." (21C?)
Not present in the Michel Catalogue.
The illustration on the front is identical to that of 21CII, but the text beneath is different.
Pictured: a copy from the Düsel’s Collection (lot 17660 at Gartner’s auction, 21.6.2017).
Other copies of this card can be found on: page 45 of the “Russian Black Propaganda” Collection and page 79 of the Kirchner’s Book.
"Weihnachtsbaum? Aus der Traum!" (21C?)
Pictured: a copy from the Düsel’s Collection (lot 17659 at Gartner’s auction, 21.6.2017).
