uncommonpre-1900

Austria KK 10 Para overprint on 3 Soldi

Name: Austria KK 10 Para overprint on 3 Soldi
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1888 · 10 para on 3 soldi

The stamp features a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, originally denominated '3 soldi', with a '10 PARA' overprint at the bottom. It bears a circular cancellation mark from Alexandria.

This stamp represents Austria-Hungary's postal services operating in foreign territories, specifically in Alexandria, Egypt, utilizing local currency overprints. It reflects the imperial reach and international postal agreements of the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive royalty portrait heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

michel14

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jacquesverlaeken" title="User:Jacquesverlaeken">Jacquesverlaeken</a> · License: CC0

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.