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Slovakia 1939 Milan Rastislav Štefánik Death Commemorative Set
uncommon1900-1945

Slovakia 1939 Milan Rastislav Štefánik Death Commemorative Set

Slovakia · 1939 · 40h, 60h, 1Ks, 2Ks Slovak Koruna

This set of four stamps commemorates the 20th anniversary of the death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik. Each stamp features a portrait of Štefánik in military uniform, set against a night sky with a prominent comet and a stylized representation of his observatory.

Milan Rastislav Štefánik was a prominent Slovak politician, diplomat, and astronomer, and a general in the French Army, instrumental in the establishment of Czechoslovakia. His death in a plane crash in 1919 was a significant event in Czechoslovak history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg20-23
scott20-23
michel20-23

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$8

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