Czechoslovakian Postage Stamp - 1 Koruna with Portrait of T. G. Masaryk

This is a vintage Czechoslovakian postage stamp, likely issued during the early to mid-20th century. The central image is a portrait of a distinguished-looking man with a bald head and a prominent white beard and mustache, highly suggestive of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia. The portrait is framed by vertical decorative elements that appear to be stylized laurel or olive branches, signifying honor or victory. The dominant color scheme is shades of red and brown, with the portrait itself featuring lighter skin tones and white facial hair against a darker background, framed by a red border. At the top of the stamp, the words "POSTA" and "CESKOSLOVENSKA" are prominently displayed in white capital letters on a red background. The denomination '1 KORUNA' is printed at the bottom center in white lettering, flanked by the numeral '1' in white within small red rectangles at the bottom left and right corners. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, typical of postage stamps. Visible condition issues include several black ink cancellation marks that partially obscure the portrait and text, indicating it has been used. The paper appears to have some discoloration or foxing, consistent with age. Despite the cancellations, the details of the portrait and text are largely discernible, reflecting a quality of printing common for official postal issues of the period. The overall aesthetic is one of national pride and commemoration, characteristic of post-WWI European republics.