Hungary Stamps
1943

Michel 721
"St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava"

Issued: 1st Jan 1943 and featuring a Church. This stamp measures 26 x 33mm and was printed photogravure on watermark 10 paper and is perf 12¼. The design is very similar to Michel 607 issued in 1939 and Michel 674 in 1941 but with different watermarked paper and perfs.

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 721
80f
ochre brown
Front

Mi 721
80f
ochre brown
Reverse

Valid until: 30th Jun 1946

Quantities: Unknown

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Mi 721
Mint, Unused
Front

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Mi 721
Mint, Unused
Reverse

Hungary Stamps 1943

Michel 721 "St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava"