Czechoslovakia – Scott # 2841

Description

Czechoslovakia – Scott #2841 (1990) MNH – Fritillaria meleagris (Snake’s Head Fritillary)
Issued in 1990, this 5 Kčs definitive stamp features the delicate Fritillaria meleagris L., known locally as Řebčík kostkovaný or in English as the Snake’s Head Fritillary. Native to Central Europe, the flower is prized for its distinctive checkered petals in shades of purple and rose, symbolizing the fragile beauty of nature.

Designed by J. Lukavský, this elegant botanical engraving belongs to the long-running Czechoslovak series celebrating the flora of the region. The fine linework and soft coloration reflect the precision and artistry characteristic of the nation’s late 20th-century definitive issues.

This example is mint, never hinged (MNH), with full original gum and bright, fresh color — a lovely piece for collectors of botanical, European flora, or Czechoslovakia definitive series.