uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp, 1858

Name: Austria 1 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp, 1858
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1858 · 1 Kreuzer

A blue stamp featuring the double-headed imperial eagle of the Austrian Empire, encircled by the inscription 'K.K. ZEITUNGS-STEMPEL' and its denomination of 'KREUZER'.

Issued during the Austrian Empire, this stamp was specifically used for the prepayment of newspaper postage, a common practice in the mid-19th century to facilitate the distribution of news.

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Typography

Themes

newspaper-stamp imperial-eagle heraldry

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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