uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1874 Telegraph Stamp with 1879 Specimen Overprint

Name: Austria 1874 Telegraph Stamp with 1879 Specimen Overprint
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1879 · 50 kr.

The stamp features the imperial double-headed eagle with a shield, framed by an ornate design. It is overprinted diagonally with 'SPECIMEN' and '1879'.

Issued for the payment of telegraph services in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this stamp bears a 'SPECIMEN' overprint, indicating it was distributed for reference rather than for actual use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

telegraph specimen coat-of-arms eagle official

Image: Government of Austria · License: Public domain

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.