uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1859 6 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp

Name: Austria 1859 6 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1859 · 6 Kreuzer

A violet rectangular stamp featuring the text 'K. K. ZEITUNGS-STÄMPEL' and '6 KREUZER' within an ornate frame. The stamp is cancelled with a circular postmark from PISINO.

Issued in 1859, this stamp was part of a series specifically designed for the prepayment of newspapers and journals in the Austrian Empire, reflecting a specialized postal service for printed matter.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

newspaper journal prepayment

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

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.