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Tuesday, April 7

Czech Republic 2026

Czech Rep.

Date of Issue: 6th May 2026

one stamp (E value = 48.- CZK)

the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

Sunday, April 13

Czech Republic 2025

Czech Rep.

Date of Issue: 7th May 2025

one stamp (E value = 48.- CZK)

the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

The stamp design features one of the most famous archaeological finds in the Czech Republic, the sandstone head of a Celt from Mšecké Žehrovice. The designer has placed it in a stylised display case, symbolising museum exhibition practices. The blue sky in the background alludes to the spiritual and even transcendent dimension of the artifact. As the only example of monumental Celtic sculpture found in the Czech Republic, this head stands as an unparalleled archaeological discovery. The artwork is inspired by the sculpture and incorporates the painting technique that leans towards realism and almost achieves photorealism in its depiction. The sculptural representation immediately captures attention with its illusion of depth and sense of space.

The design was inspired by collection pieces from the National Museum, where the Celtic head and bronze ankle ring will be part of the newly opened exhibition People at the National Museum.

Wednesday, April 10

Czech Republic 2024

Czech Rep.

Date of Issue: 7th May 2024

one stamp (E value = 44.- CZK)

the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

Wednesday, April 12

Czech Republic 2023

Czech Rep.

Date of Issue: 9th April 2023

one stamp (E value = 39.- CZK)

the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

Tuesday, March 15

Czech Republic 2022

Czech Rep.

Date of Issue: 6th April 2022

one stamp (E value = 39.- CZK)

the stamp is issued in a mini-sheet of 6 stamps

According to a legend, Přemysl was a free peasant who attracted the notice of Libuše, daughter of a certain Krok, who ruled over a large part of Bohemia. Libuše succeeded her father, and her councillors demanded that she marry, but because Přemysl was not a nobleman she recounted a vision in which they would follow a horse let loose at a junction, and follow it to find her future husband, making it appear as if it was the will of fate not her own wish. Two versions of the legend exist, one in where they are to find a man ploughing a field with one broken sandal, and another in which the man would be sitting in the shade of a single tree, eating from an iron table (his plough). They did so and found Přemysl exactly as foretold. source Wikipedia.