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Austria 5 Heller 1916 Design with 1918 Alpen Verein Precancel

Name: Austria 5 Heller 1916 Design with 1918 Alpen Verein Precancel
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1918 · 5 heller

The stamp depicts a right-facing portrait of Emperor Charles I of Austria, with '5 HELLER' at the top and 'K. U. K. POST' at the bottom. It is shown with a special 'Alpen Verein' precancellation from Vienna in 1918.

Issued during World War I, this stamp represents the final years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire under Emperor Charles I. The precancellation highlights specific postal handling practices during a time of national upheaval.

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definitive royalty heads-of-state portrait

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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.