30 Haleru Stamp Appraisal

Czechoslovakian 30 Haléřů Postage Stamp with National Coat of Arms

This item is a historical postage stamp from Czechoslovakia, featuring the national coat of arms. The stamp is predominantly maroon or deep reddish-brown in color, printed on a light-colored, likely off-white or cream, paper stock. The design is framed by what appears to be an ornate, possibly floral or scrolled, border in the same maroon hue. At the top, the word 'ČESKOSLOVENSKO' is clearly visible in an uppercase, sans-serif font, indicating the country of origin. The central motif is the Czechoslovakian coat of arms, which is quartered. While details are somewhat obscured by blurring and a prominent dark ink cancellation mark, the top-left quarter displays a double-barred cross, symbol of Slovakia. Other quarters likely depict a rampant lion (for Bohemia) and an eagle (for Moravia/Silesia), typical elements of the historic Czechoslovakian emblem, though individual elements are indistinct due to the image quality. At the bottom, the denomination '30 HALÉŘŮ 30' is printed, indicating a value of '30 Haléřů'. The numbers '30' appear on either side of the word 'HALÉŘŮ'. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, visible on the top and right sides, suggesting it was torn from a sheet. A heavy, diagonal ink cancellation mark runs from the top-left to approximately the bottom-right of the stamp, signifying its prior use. There is also a partial circular postmark visible at the bottom, further indicating its cancellation. The paper itself appears to have some slight discoloration or toning consistent with age, and the image quality suggests general wear and tear, but no obvious tears or creases are distinctly visible beyond the cancellation. The style suggests it likely dates from the mid-20th century, possibly the First Czechoslovak Republic era (1918-1938) or immediately post-WWII.