Slovakia

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Slovakia, or Slovensko is a country in central Europe. Once part of Czechoslovakia upon the latter's creation after World War I, it became a separate state in World War II under the umbrella of Nazi Germany. After that, it once again became part of Czechoslovakia until 1993 when that country split into Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Postage, 1939-45
In March 1939 Slovakia declared its independence.  File:Slovakia overpr.jpg File:Slovakia tiso.jpg 
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Postage, 1993 to date
 File:Slovakia first 1993.jpg|1993 arms, first issue after 48 years 

Back of the book issues
Special purpose stamps were only issued during the World War II period.

Newspaper stamps

 * In 1939, Czech newspaper stamps were overprinted 1939 / SLOVENSKY STAT diagonally. Overprints are known forged, particularly varieties and errors.
 * In 1939, news designs inscribed SLOVENSKA / POSTA and with the cross of Lorraine were issued, unwatermarked.
 * In 1940-41, the above stamps were issued on watermarked paper.
 * In 1943, new photogravure designs of a piece of lead type were issued.



Personal delivery stamps

 * In 1940, two triangle values were issued.



Postage dues

 * In 1939, numeral designs inscribe SLOVENSKO and DOPLATNE were issued, unwatermarked.
 * In 1940-41, those were issued on watermarked paper.
 * In 1942, new designs featuring an angle letter were released.



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