uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Newspaper Stamp 1863, 1.05 kr

Name: Austrian Newspaper Stamp 1863, 1.05 kr
Brand: Austrian Empire
Availability: InStock

Austrian Empire · 1863 · 1.05 kr

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle of the Austrian Empire, with a shield on its chest, surrounded by the inscription 'K.K. ZEITUNGS-STEMPEL' and the denomination '1.05 KR.'

Issued by the Austrian Empire in 1863, this stamp was used to prepay the tax on newspapers and other printed matter, reflecting the postal and fiscal regulations of the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

newspaper-stamp revenue

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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.