Sunburst Stamp Appraisal

Bohemia and Moravia 50h 'Sunburst' Triangular Postage Stamp

This is a triangular postage stamp from Bohemia and Moravia (Böhmen und Mähren / Cechy a Morava) with a denomination of '50h'. The stamp features a central design of radiating lines, often referred to as a 'sunburst' motif, in shades of blue and white, which highlights the numbers '50h' prominently at its center. The background of the central design transitions from a lighter blue at the center to a darker blue towards the edges. The denomination '50' appears twice, once larger and slightly faded, and again smaller with 'h' directly beneath it. The perimeter of the central triangular design is bordered by a dark blue band containing text in white lettering. The left side reads 'BÖHMEN UND MÄHREN', and the right side reads 'CECHY A MORAVA', reflecting the dual German and Czech nomenclature used during the period of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (1939-1945). The stamp is perforated along all three edges, indicating it was designed to be separated from a sheet of stamps. The paper appears to be white or off-white, and the printing quality seems consistent with governmental philatelic issues of the early-to-mid 20th century. There are no obvious visible signs of significant damage such as tears, creases, or major discoloration. The perforations appear intact. The overall condition suggests it may be in a good, possibly unused or lightly circulated state, although a closer inspection for cancellations or gum condition would be needed for a definitive assessment. Based on the inscription, the stamp dates to the period of German occupation during World War II.