uncommonpre-1900

Emperor Franz Joseph I, Austrian Post in Jerusalem

Name: Emperor Franz Joseph I, Austrian Post in Jerusalem
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1899 · 10 Paras / 10 Kreuzer

A definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, with dual denominations of 10 Paras and 10 Kreuzer.

Issued for the Austrian Post Offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Jerusalem, reflecting Austria's extraterritorial postal services in the region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive history

Catalog Numbers

sg29

scott27

michel29

Image: Bernhard Plockhorst · 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.