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Austria 1890 Telephone Card for Wien to Budapest Call
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)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$550
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$350
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$180
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$90
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$45

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.