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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.

 

Telegrams

Money Transfer

 

Czechoslovakia 1918-39	WWII Nazi control 1938/9-45		Czechoslovakia 1945-60	Communist 1961-89	Post-Communism 1990-92
	Bohemia & Moravia	Slovak state.

 

Imperf.

#1 1919? 24mm across wreath.	#1a 1920, 24mm across wreath. leaves changed i.e. above 'T'	#2 1921 ? 24mm across wreath. leaves more separated.

 

#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

 

#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

#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.

 

#11 1956, 49mm

POZOR! Všimnite si čas príchodu telegramu. Čas doručenia nám potvrd'te svojím podpisom.

translates as

WARNING! Note the time of arrival of the telegram. Delivery time confirm his signature.

 

RH #	Type.	was	Description	Mint	Used	On telegram
-	-	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	-	-	-

 

 

Telegrams

It may be of interest to show some of the telegrams that these seals were used on.

I think this is my earliest, dated 12 February 1920


The imprint is "Tiačive čis. 769. slov." Tiačive appears to be the place now called Tiachiv.
It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but now in East Ukraine.

 

This is undated, but has the simplest imprint and an early seal.


The imprint has "Č. 769.".

 

This was used 23 February 1931.

 
The left imprint has "Tiskopis 769 č. (I-1931)" with a further "A/5" on the right. This suggests that it was printed January 1931.
Tiskopis means Form in Czech.

 

The imprint has "Tiskopis 769 č. (I-1936)" , which suggests that it was printed January 1936.
Tiskopis means Form in Czech.

 

Used in 1940.


The imprint has "Tiskopis 769 č. (I-1939)" , which suggests that it was printed January 1939.
Tiskopis means Form in Czech.

 

Used 27 February 1941 in Prague. Now in Czech and German.


The imprint, now on the right, has simply "769C (IV-1939)" which suggests that it was printed April 1939.

 

In Czech and German.


The imprint, back on the left, has simply "769 B (III-1940)" which suggests that it was printed March 1940.

 

In Czech and German.


The imprint has simply "769 A (I-1942)" which suggests that it was printed January 1942.

 

Dated 13 December 1946 at the bottom. Still in Czech and German.


The imprint has "769 C (I - 1945) 182/82 " which suggests that it was printed January 1945.

 

Dated 7 September 1950, used in Prague. Now only in Czech.


The imprint has "769 C (II - 1947)  753" which suggests that it was printed February 1947.

 

Dated 4 February 1949, used in Prague, only in Czech.


The imprint has simply "769 A (IV-1948)" which suggests that it was printed April 1948.

 

 

 

Telegraphic Money Transfer

ČRS is monogrammed at the top.		On the back at the left is "Písemná sdelení nejsou příptistna." = "Written orders are not appropriate."
	An imprint of "Tisk. 166 čes" is at bottom-left. 500K was transferred at a cost of 130h. "čes" = "Czech". "Razitko okresu" on the bottom row, meaning "Stamp district" contains "VII 1756".	Sent from PRAGUE 27/ 23.VIII.19, arrival postmark SZLIACS FURDO 919 Aug/26

Images courtesy of Burda Auctions

 

Now ČRS at the top. The top stamp. 20h postage-due is apparently paying for the blank form. (Dodatečne došlo = Additionally occurred)		Sent from PRAGUE 1/ 10.VI.22, arrival postmark DOLNY SMOKOVEC 12.VI.22
	An imprint of "Tisk. č. 166 čes. (IV.—20.)" is at bottom-left suggesting it was printed in April 1920. 700K was transferred at a cost of 350h. Now written as "Okresni Razitko" on the bottom contains "VII 1".	At the bottom "Výplata a sùčtování výdajové přípustno jest toliko na základě poukázkového telegramu, případně stvrzenky k telegrafické poukázce a nikoli na základě průkazní poukázky." = "Payment and counting of expenses is permissible only on the basis of a voucher Telegram, if applicable, receipts for a telegraph voucher and not on the basis of a proof voucher."

Images courtesy of Burda Auctions

 

 

If anyone can provide scans to help with this, I am happy to give appropriate credit.