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Slovakia 1939 Overprint on Czechoslovakia 50h Green
uncommon1900-1945

Slovakia 1939 Overprint on Czechoslovakia 50h Green

Slovakia · 1939 · 50h

This stamp is a Czechoslovakian 50 halierov definitive from 1929, featuring a stylized linden branch, overprinted in red with 'SLOVENSKÝ ŠTÁT / 1939'. The overprint marks the establishment of the Slovak State following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia. It is one of the first stamps issued by the newly formed state.

Issued in March 1939, this stamp signifies the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and the creation of the First Slovak Republic, a client state of Nazi Germany, at the outset of World War II.

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Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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