Jozef Murgaš Commemorative Set

Slovakia · 1939 · 60 Halierov, 1.20 Koruny

This two-stamp set features a portrait of Jozef Murgaš, a Slovak inventor, alongside a depiction of a radio tower, symbolizing his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. The stamps are denominated 60 Halierov (purple) and 1.20 Koruny (greenish-grey).

Issued in 1939, these stamps honor Jozef Murgaš (1864-1929), a Slovak priest, painter, and inventor who was a pioneer in wireless telegraphy and contributed significantly to radio technology. The issue coincides with the establishment of the First Slovak Republic, a period of significant national identity formation.