uncommonpre-1900

Austrian 1 kreuzer Tax for Foreign Journals

Name: Austrian 1 kreuzer Tax for Foreign Journals
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1859 · 1 kreuzer

The stamp features the Imperial-Royal double-headed eagle, surrounded by text indicating 'K.K. ZEITUNGS-STEMPEL' and 'FÜR AUSLÄNDISCHE JOURNALE,' with the denomination 'EIN KREUZER' at the bottom. It is cancelled with the four rings of Vienna.

This stamp was issued in 1859 by the Austrian Empire to levy a tax on foreign journals, reflecting the government's control over information dissemination and revenue generation from printed media.

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tax-stamp journalism imperial

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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.