Austria 1856 Red Mercury Newspaper Stamp
Austria · 1856 · Not denominated (value by color)
This stamp features a profile of Mercury, the Roman messenger god, within an ornate frame. Issued in red (scarlet), it was specifically used for mailing newspapers in Austria and Lombardy-Venetia.
The Red Mercury is considered one of Austria's scarcest newspaper stamps, issued in 1856 but quickly superseded by a new design depicting Franz Joseph in 1858, giving it a very short period of use.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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