ISSUE 186 - June 5, 2026 - Stamp News Online Magazine
Landlocked Countries
Hungary, Part 3
By Geir Sør-Reime
The Regency 1920-44
Conservative sentiments flourished in Hungary after the war and the parliament decided that Hungary was still a monarchy and Admiral Nicholas Horthy was elected Regent in March 1920, a role he had till 1944, when he resigned.
Since the country in principle still was a kingdom, all stamps of the inter-war period were inscribed “Magyar Kir. Posta” (Royal Hungarian Post).
The Harvesters design was again issued 1920-24, and the Parliament design was reused 1921-24. Admiral Horthy was . . .
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