The Slovak part of Czechoslovakia declared itself independent on March 14, 1939 and immediately signed a guarantee with Germany guaranteeing Slovakian independence, in effect making Slovakia a "protectorate". With the occupation of the Slovakian territory by Soviet troops in the summer of 1944, the Czechoslovak administration was restored.
Michel 70 "Presidential Palace"
Issued 14th Mar 1940. Printed Perf L 12½ on watermarked sheets (10x10). This stamp depicts the Presidential Palace in Bratislava.
Issued 1940/1941. Printed on watermarked paper on sheets (10 x 10). Perf L12½. Not to be confused with 1939 issue Michel 1 to 12 which are the same design and value except the earlier issue is on unwatermarked paper.
The Slovak part of Czechoslovakia declared itself independent on March 14, 1939 and immediately signed a guarantee with Germany guaranteeing Slovakian independence, in effect making Slovakia a "protectorate". With the occupation of the Slovakian territory by Soviet troops in the summer of 1944, the Czechoslovak administration was restored.
