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Czech Republic, 1993, First Issue, Hradčany Castle

Name: Czech Republic, 1993, First Issue, Hradčany Castle
Brand: Czech Republic

Czech Republic · 1993 · 3 Kčs

This stamp features a detailed engraving of Hradčany, the Prague Castle complex, a prominent symbol of Czech history and statehood. The design is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1918 Hradčany issue of Czechoslovakia, created by the renowned artist Alfons Mucha. This inaugural stamp marks the establishment of the independent Czech Republic.

Issued on January 20, 1993, this was the first postage stamp of the newly formed Czech Republic following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia on January 1, 1993.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture castles prague national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.