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rarepre-1900
Austria 1890 Telephone Card for Wien to Budapest Call
Austria · 1890 · 1 Gulden
This 1890 Austrian telephone card, denominated 1 Gulden (1 Florin), was issued for making a long-distance call from Vienna (Wien) to Budapest. It represents an early form of payment for telecommunication services.
Issued during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this card highlights the early development and commercialization of long-distance telephone services connecting major cities within the empire.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$550Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$350Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$180Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$90Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$45Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.



