Bohemian Stamp Appraisal

Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia 5h Stamp

This item is a postage stamp from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, featuring a dark blue (likely ultramarine or a similar deep blue) and white/light grey color scheme. The stamp depicts a sprig with leaves and what appear to be small buds or berries, possibly from a linden or basswood tree, rendered in a detailed, almost botanical illustration style. The design is framed by a narrow dark border. At the top of the stamp, the text 'BOHMEN UND MAHREN' is visible in white sans-serif capital letters on a dark horizontal band. Below the central botanical image, a corresponding dark band displays 'CECHY A MORAVA', also in white sans-serif capitals, which are the German and Czech names for Bohemia and Moravia, respectively. In the lower right corner of the botanical illustration, the denomination '5h' is prominently displayed in white. The stamp has perforated edges, indicating it is unused or removed from an envelope with care, although the exact method of detachment is not fully clear from the image. The perforations appear relatively clean and intact. The overall condition seems good, with no obvious major tears, creases, or significant discoloration. The printing quality appears crisp, suggesting a well-executed engraving or typography. The style of the stamp, including its bilingual text and the context of the Protectorate, places its estimated age between 1939 and 1945, a turbulent period in European history.