About Knihtisk
About the meaning of Knihtisk
The Czech word knihtisk -- the literal meaning is book-printing -- translates into English as letterpress
or typography. It is pronounced (using an American pronunciation guide) K-NEE-tee-sk. Why did we select Knihtisk
as the name for our website? 
For two very good reasons: First, the letterpress, the same printing press Gutenberg introduced to Europe in the 1400's, opened universal access to information and led us into the modern and literate world. One could not ask for a better namesake!
The second reason is perhaps more immediate to collectors of Czechoslovak stamps. In 1918, the letterpress print shops of Prague produced the first Hradčany issues and in later years many of the other early Czechoslovak stamps.
Look in the Photo Gallery for images of these printing presses and the building in Prague that housed them.
About Knihtisk's Printed Resources
Knihtisk's resources are meant to be enjoyed freely by all, whatever your interest. Some materials are owned by other individuals and organizations and while visitors are free to refer to such materials, they should not be reproduced or distributed. Such materials are in a non-printable format.