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Austria KK 10 Para overprint on 3 Soldi
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
Catalog Numbers
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