CZECHOSLOVAKIA
"This is another country for which I am sure that there is much more to be discovered."
| Updates. The above was written by Steve Hiscocks. I have added a few new ones. Czechoslovakia came into existence in 1918 with the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was formed from the Czech lands of Bohemia and Moravia, the former Austrian controlled part of Silesia, and Hungarian Slovakia. It was under Nazi control from 1938-45 when it was known as the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Czechoslovakia was under communist control from 1961-89 and existed until 1/1/1993. I have moved the double-headed eagles accordingly. No pricing as yet. |
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| Czechoslovakia 1918-39 |
WWII Nazi control 1938/9-45 | Czechoslovakia 1945-60 |
Communist 1961-89 |
Post-Communism 1990-92 |
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| Bohemia & Moravia | Slovak state. | ||||
Imperf.
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| #1 1919? 24mm across wreath. | #1a 1920, 24mm across wreath. leaves changed i.e. above 'T' |
#2 1921 ? 24mm across wreath. leaves more separated. |
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| #3 Early, 22.6mm mountains merged on shield. |
#4 1936-40, 22.2mm, claws and top of head changed. |
#5 WWII, 22mm No shield. |
#6 1946-50, 22mm, new crown & shield |
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| #7 Date ? 36mm Poštovní a Telegrafní Úřad (Czech for 'Post and Telegraph office'). Bohumín is a town on the border with Poland. The initials ČSR were used for 'Czechoslovak Republic' from 1920-38 and 1945-60. |
An example of the Postal Type. Poštovní Úřad (Czech for 'Post office'). |
Perforated
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| #8 Date? 21.9mm Perf. 12 x 13½ changes to lions head and tail-tip since the imperfs. |
#9 Date? 22.1mm Perf. 11½ Rounded corners, short wire and tongue. |
#9a Date? 21.9mm Perf. 10¾ Minor differences, may just be inking. |
#10 Date? 21.5mm Perf. 10¾ Changed crown, claws and shield. |
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| #11 1956, 49mm |
| RH # | Type. | was | Description | Mint | Used | On telegram |
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| - | - | 1 | Moved to Austro-Hungarian Empire | - | - | - |
| - | - | 2 | Moved to Austro-Hungarian Empire | - | - | - |
| RH1 | 1 | - | 1919? Imperf. Red on white. Wreath and 'T'. | - | - | - |
| RH1a | 1a | - | 1920 Imperf. Red on white. Wreath and 'T'. | - | - | - |
| RH2 | 2 | - | 1921? Imperf. Red on white. Wreath and 'T'. | - | - | - |
| RH3 | 3 | - | Date? Imperf. Red on white. Lion rampant. | - | - | - |
| RH4 | 4 | 3 | 1931-41 Imperf. Red-orange on white. Lion rampant | - | - | - |
| RH5 | 5 | - | WWII Imperf. Red-orange on white. Lion rampant - No shield. | - | - | - |
| RH6 | 6 | - | 1946-50 Imperf. Red-orange on white. Lion rampant - redrawn. | - | - | - |
| RH7 | 7 | - | 1930? Imperf. Red on white. ČSR and Posthorn for Bohumín. | - | - | - |
| RH8 | 8 | - | Date? Perf. 12 x 13½ Vermilion on white. Lion rampant. | - | - | - |
| RH9 | 9 | - | Date? Perf. 11½ Red on white. Lion rampant. | - | - | - |
| RH9a | 9a | - | Date? Perf. 10¾ Vermilion on white. Lion rampant. | - | - | - |
| RH10 | 10 | - | Date? Perf. 10¾ Vermilion (shades) on white. Lion rampant. | - | - | - |
| RH11 | 11 | 4 | 1956 Rough perf. 10. Black on white. Warning. | - | - | - |
| - | - | 5 | Moved to Austro-Hungarian Empire | - | - | - |
If anyone can provide scans to help with this, I am happy to give appropriate credit.
