Hradčany Castle, First Issue of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia · 1918 · 3h

This stamp features a stylized depiction of Hradčany, the Prague Castle complex, as seen from the Vltava River. Designed by the renowned artist Alphonse Mucha, it was the very first postage stamp issued by the newly formed nation of Czechoslovakia, symbolizing its newfound sovereignty and cultural heritage.

Issued in December 1918, just weeks after Czechoslovakia declared independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this stamp marked a significant moment in the nation's history, establishing its own postal identity.