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Austria 30 Kreuzer Rose Mercury Newspaper Stamp, 1851

Name: Austria 30 Kreuzer Rose Mercury Newspaper Stamp, 1851
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1851 · 30 Kreuzer

This 1851 30 Kreuzer rose Mercury newspaper stamp from Austria depicts the Roman god Mercury, symbolizing communication. It is one of the earliest issues in the 'Mercuries' series, which were among the first stamps specifically for newspaper use.

Austria was a pioneer in issuing stamps solely for newspapers, with this 1851 stamp being a significant early example. The 'Mercuries' series holds a prominent place in philatelic history due to its innovative purpose and iconic design.

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mythology gods communication newspaper press

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$33,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$8,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,000

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.