Description: This stamp is a classic definitive postal issue from Czechoslovakia, forming part of a popular multi-year architectural series celebrating historic domestic strongholds. Printed in a vibrant, uniform coral-red ink on an off-white paper stock, the detailed line engraving highlights the towering vertical stone battlements, fortified walls, and pointed roofs of Karlštejn Castle nestled among rolling hillside terrain. The country name "ČESKOSLOVENSKO" is written out cleanly across the upper border, positioned right above the clear, sans-serif denomination of "60h" (haléřů) in the upper right. The left margin contains the vertical text "KARLŠTEJN" identifying the historic site. Tiny designer credits are delicately integrated into the bottom selvage margin, recognizing graphic artist "JAROSLAV ŠVÁB" on the left and master engraver "JAN MRÁČEK" on the right.
Circa: 1960
Condition: Used - Hinged
Notes:
Karlštejn Castle holds an immense place in Czech history, originally founded in 1348 by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, to serve as a secure treasury for the Imperial Regalia, holy relics, and Bohemian crown jewels.