Austrian Telegraph Receipt Stamp

Austria · 1880 · 10 kr.

The stamp features the double-headed eagle coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, encircled by 'K.K. TELEGRAPHEN-AMT' and the denomination. The design is monochrome with a decorative border.

These official stamps were used for telegraph services in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, highlighting the government's role in early telecommunications. They represent a crucial period for rapid long-distance communication before the advent of widespread telephone use.