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Simpsons Postage Stamps Illegal Stamps Soviet Republics (Illegal stamps purporting to be from Territorial Entities of Russia) Created and Maintained by Bruce Gomes Sr. |
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This page documents known issues of illegal Simpsons stamps. If you know of any issues not documented within, have any additional information about these issues or have any questions please feel free to write! |
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Art Prints (2009) |
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Australia (2005) |
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Kyrgyzstan (2000) |
Mauritania (2003) |
Soviet Republics (1999, 2001) |
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Congo (2004) |
China (2009) |
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Illegal Stamps
Any stamp not authorized by an issuing country is illegal, including those purporting to be from territories of larger countries. For a complete explanation and set of definitions around illegal stamps see our Notes page. |
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Countries that are the subject of illegal stamps will traditionally issue circulars through the Universal Postal Union. The entries below are linked to the applicable circular where appropriate. Circulars may refer to the problem in general from the applicable country or may refer to the specific illegal stamp issue. |
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Republic of Tuva Illegal Simpsons Stamp
Denomination: 5.00 [RUB] Size: 40 mm (H) x 31 mm (W) Perforation: 14 (?) Dated: 1999 UPU Circular: 15 on 14 January 2002 Gummed Single stamp, labelled "1999", "Bart Simpson", "TOUVA" [sic], and "5.00". The Universal Postal Union issued circular 15 for the Russian Federation on 14 January 2002, noting that illegal stamps have been issued in the name of 36 different territorial entities of the Russia Federation. Since these entities have issued no legal stamps any stamp found is illegal. |
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Republic of Adygea Illegal Cult TV Classics Souvenir Sheet Denomination: 3.00 [RUB] x 12 Sheet Size: 16.4 cm (H) x 16.7 mm (W) Stamp Size: 40 mm (H) x 31 mm (W) Perforation: 14 Dated: 2001 UPU Circular: 15 on 14 January 2002 Gummed Twelve stamps each labelled "2001", "ADIGEY", and "3.00" and each with the name of a television show printed vertically on the left of each stamp in quotes, as follows, ordered left to right then top to bottom; "Streets S.F.", "Married With Children", "Star Trek", "Miami Vice", "Star Trek voyager" [SIC], "South Park", "The Simpsons", "Star Trek Deep Space Nine", "Party of Five", "NYPD Blue" and "Addams Family" [SIC] The Universal Postal Union issued circular 15 for the Russian Federation on 14 January 2002, noting that illegal stamps have been issued in the name of 36 different territorial entities of the Russia Federation. Since these entities have issued no legal stamps any stamp found is illegal. 
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Home Sweet Home
Denomination: 3.00 [RUB] Size: 40 mm (H) x 31 mm (W) Perforation: 14 Dated: 2001 UPU Circular: 15 on 14 January 2002 Gummed Image appears to be taken from the design for the first Franklin Mint Souvenir Plate "A Family For The 90's" often referred to as "The Simpsons Home Sweet Home". The Universal Postal Union issued circular 15 for the Russian Federation on 14 January 2002, noting that illegal stamps have been issued in the name of 36 different territorial entities of the Russia Federation. Since these entities have issued no legal stamps any stamp found is illegal. |
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Republic of Adygea Illegal Simpsons Cover and Stamp
Denomination: 3.00 [RUB] Size: 40 mm (H) x 31 mm (W) Perforation: 14 Dated: 2001 UPU Circular: 15 on 14 January 2002 Gummed Single stamp, only seen on cover, labelled "2001" on upper right, "ADIGEY", and "3.00" along the bottom and "The Simpsons vertically along the left edge. Postmarked 29 Март 2001 (29 March 2001) and Капитал ДенБ The Universal Postal Union issued circular 15 for the Russian Federation on 14 January 2002, noting that illegal stamps have been issued in the name of 36 different territorial entities of the Russia Federation. Since these entities have issued no legal stamps any stamp found is illegal. 
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| Back to Index |
Definitions, Notes & Thanks! |
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United States | ||
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Commemoratives (2009) |
Postal Cards (2009) |
First Day Covers (2009) |
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Other Official (2009) |
Art Prints (2009) |
Special Postmarks (2009) |
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Other Countries |
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Australia (2005) |
Romania (2004) |
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| Illegal Issues (purporting to be from:) | ||
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Kyrgyzstan (2000) |
Mauritania (2003) |
Soviet Republics (1999, 2001) |
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Congo (2004) |
China (2009) |
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Simpsons images on these stamps are, naturally, TM & copyright Fox and its related companies and were not authorized for use on these stamps. The logo for the Universal Postal Union is © Universal Postal Union and not authorized by the Universal Postal Union.. even if we endorse and commend their activities. |
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