YEP ---you read that title correctly .There was a dream of projecting Polish power around the world and there was a attempt by Nationals to establish territory overseas .There was talks with France to claim Madagascar for Poland .There was talks to claim TOBAGO in the Caribbean as NEW COURLAND . This set must be the only stamps that claim Polish overseas colonies and the dream of power .
About Tobago, it wasn't just talk but the Duchy of Kurland (Courland), a part of the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth at that time, actually possessed the colony in 17th century. The Duchy also had a colony in Africa as well.
Latvia issued Sc C9-C13 , the famous/infamous Latvija-Afrika set, as part of a revival in interest in the former colonies of Kurland. The following is excerpted from an article in Latvian Collector:
Poland officially commemorated the Festival of the Sea with a stamp issued in 1946, Fischer #406. Available on thin, medium & thick papers it was normally perf 10.75. Here's an imperf copy
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