common1945-1980

Czechoslovakian Art: Masterpieces of the National Gallery in Prague, 1970

Name: Czechoslovakian Art: Masterpieces of the National Gallery in Prague, 1970
Brand: Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia · 1970 · 30h, 40h, 60h, 1Kčs, 1.20Kčs, 1.60Kčs

This set of six stamps showcases masterpieces from the National Gallery in Prague. The designs feature prominent works by European masters, including Peter Paul Rubens' 'The Martyrdom of St. Thomas' and Rembrandt's 'Scholar in his Study'. Each stamp beautifully reproduces a classic painting, highlighting the rich artistic heritage housed within Czechoslovakia's premier art institution.

Issued in 1970 during the period of Normalization in Czechoslovakia, this set celebrated European cultural heritage, a common and non-political theme for postage stamps of the era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

art painting national-gallery baroque renaissance portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg1893-1898

scott1720-1725

michel1863-1868

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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