Yugoslavia 1918 First Issue, Newspaper Stamp

Yugoslavia · 1918 · 2h

This stamp features an allegorical design of a man breaking the chains of slavery, symbolizing the newfound freedom and unity of the South Slavic peoples. It was part of the first series of stamps issued for the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, intended for use on newspapers. The design was created by the Croatian artist Ivan Meštrović.

Issued in November 1918, this stamp marks the creation of Yugoslavia following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I. It represents a pivotal moment of national identity formation for the South Slavs.