uncommonpre-1900

Austrian KK 1 kreuzer Tax for Foreign Journals

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

Austria · 1859 · 1 kr

A red stamp featuring 'KKZS' at the top, '1 KR' in the center, and 'STAMPEL' at the bottom, within a simple rectangular frame. It bears a circular cancellation mark from Vienna dated 1872.

This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire to levy a tax on foreign journals, reflecting the administrative and fiscal policies of the time. It is a type of revenue stamp, used for specific government fees rather than postage.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

revenue journals tax

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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.