Hungary Stamps
1939
Michel 607
"St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava"
Issued: 1st Dec 1939. Printed photogravure on watermarked 9 paper and perf 12¼. Size 26 x 33mm. The design is very similar to Michel 674 issued in 1941 and Michel 721 in 1943 but the later issue is on watermark 10 paper and is perf 12½ x 12.
This stamp features St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava (Hungarian: Szent Márton-dóm or Koronázó templom). It is situated at the western border of the historical city center below Bratislava Castle. It is the largest and one of the oldest churches in Bratislava, known especially for being the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary between 1563 and 1830.
Together with the castle on the adjacent hill, and somewhat similar in its design, St Martin's dominates Old Town's skyline. The tower formed a part of the town's fortifications, built as it was into the city's defensive walls.
Mi 607
30 fillér
purple
Front
30 fillér
purple
Front
Mi 607
30 fillér
purple
Reverse
30 fillér
purple
Reverse
Valid until: 31st Aug 1945
Quantities: 13,827,000
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Mi 607
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Mi 607
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Mi 607
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Reverse