Bohemia and Moravia
Stamps of 1939
Michel 23
"Linden Leaves with Fruit"
Issued 30th Aug 1939. Designed by Prof. Schaumann and printed photogravure on sheets (10x10), Perf K14. This stamp is a small format 22.5mm x 25.5mm size.
The Linden tree, also known as the Lime tree, features heavily in Czech and Polish culture and is considered sacred in Slavic cultures. The Linden tree, even today is the national emblem of the Czech Republic.
Mi 23
25h
blackish green blue
25h
blackish green blue
Valid until: 31st Mar 1943
Quantities: 1,400,200
VARIATIONS
NO KNOWN VARIATIONS
PLATE FLAWS
Mi 23 I
base of '2' of '20' has a pointed end
base of '2' of '20' has a pointed end
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
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Mi 23
Mint, Unused
Mi 23
Mint, Unused