uncommonpre-1900

Austrian 2 kreuzer Tax for Foreign Journals stamp, 1859

Name: Austrian 2 kreuzer Tax for Foreign Journals stamp, 1859
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1859 · 2 kreuzer

A red-brown stamp featuring the imperial double-headed eagle of the Austrian Empire, with 'K.K. ZEITUNGS-STEMPEL' at the top, 'FÜR AUSLÄNDISCHE JOURNALE' at the bottom, and '2 KR' for 2 kreuzer in the center.

Issued by the Austrian Empire in 1859, this revenue stamp was specifically used to levy a tax on foreign journals, indicating a system for controlling and generating revenue from imported printed media during that period.

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Themes

revenue tax journal eagle imperial

Image: Post of the Austrian Empire · License: Public domain

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.