commonpre-1900

Austria 1861 1 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp

Name: Austria 1861 1 Kreuzer Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1861 · 1 Kreuzer

A grey stamp featuring the double-headed eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with 'K. K. ZEITUNGS-STÄMPEL' and '1 Kr.' inscribed. It bears a circular cancellation from Grzymalow.

This stamp was issued for the prepayment of postage on newspapers and journals within the Austrian Empire, reflecting a specific postal service for printed matter. Its cancellation in Grzymalow illustrates the geographical extent of the empire in the mid-19th century.

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newspaper journal definitive heraldry

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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