commonpre-1900

Austria K.K. Journal Stamp, 1 Kreuzer, 1896

Name: Austria K.K. Journal Stamp, 1 Kreuzer, 1896
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1896 · 1 Kreuzer

The stamp features the double-headed Imperial eagle of Austria-Hungary, with "K.K. ZEITUNGS-STEMPEL" at the top and "OESTERREICH" and the "1 KREUZER" denomination at the bottom. It is cancelled with a circular postmark from Altenmarkt bei Radstadt.

These stamps were specifically issued for the prepayment of postage on newspapers and journals within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They represent a specific postal service category for printed matter during that era, reflecting the importance of printed media distribution.

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newspaper-stamp definitive imperial-eagle

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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.