Friday, September 18, 2009

Stamp Investment Tip: Czechoslovakia 1934 National Anthem Souvenir Sheets (Scott #200a-01a)


In 1934, Czechoslovakia issued a set of two souvenir sheets of 15 stamps each (Scott # 200a-201a) commemorating the Centenary of the National Anthem, Kde Domov Muj? (Where is My Home?), written by composer Frantisek Skroup and playwright Josef Kajitan Tyl. 9,600 sets were issued and Scott '10 prices the set at $ 1,100.00.
With one of the most developed industrialized economies in Eastern Europe, this nation of 16 million has privatized most of its formerly state-owned industries and has maintained annual GDP growth of around 4%.
I view this set as a low-risk bet on Czechoslovakia's continued long-term economic development. It doubles as a Music Topical, and because the souvenir sheets were issued without gum, somewhat less attention need be paid to preservation. Forgeries of the sheets exist, however, so make purchase of the set conditional on receiving expertization.

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