Did you know that the first Czechoslovak stamp appeared merely two months after the establishment of the new state?

Výplatní známky z emise Hradčany

Following the establishment of the new state in 1918, the idea of fast creation of a high-quality stamp as a state symbol received a huge support and the newly established Post was looking for a most competent author. Alfons Mucha was asked to do the job as early as 30 October 1918, on condition a definitive stamp design, as the crucial one from the government's point of view, be ready within twenty-four hours. The world-famous Art Nouveau artist came with several designs: a panoramic view of Prague Castle as the seat of Czech rulers, since medieval times linked to the fate of the nation, seemed to be the least controversial one.

Following the establishment of the new state in 1918, the idea of fast creation of a high-quality stamp as a state symbol received a huge support and the newly established Post was looking for a most competent author. Alfons Mucha was asked to do the job as early as 30 October 1918, on condition a definitive stamp design, as the crucial one from the government's point of view, be ready within twenty-four hours. The world-famous Art Nouveau artist came with several designs: a panoramic view of Prague Castle as the seat of Czech rulers, since medieval times linked to the fate of the nation, seemed to be the least controversial one.