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Czechoslovak Legion Provisional Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Czechoslovak Legion Provisional Stamp

Czechoslovakia · 1919 · 10 and 20 haléřů

The stamp design features the Bohemian lion with a Slovak shield on its chest, superimposed over a Russian double-headed eagle, with 'Československá pošta' at the top and denominations '10' and '20' at the bottom.

These provisional stamps were issued by the Czechoslovak Legion in Russia in 1919 for their postal service during the Russian Civil War, symbolizing their aspiration for an independent Czechoslovak state.

Image: Processed by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%D0%A1%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%90." title="User:Сдобников А.">A. Sdobnikov</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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