uncommonpre-1900

Austria 1863 1 Kr. Newspaper Stamp, Krakau Cancellation

Name: Austria 1863 1 Kr. Newspaper Stamp, Krakau Cancellation
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1863 · 1 Kr.

The stamp features a double-headed imperial eagle, a symbol of the Austrian Empire, crowned and holding a sword and orb. The denomination '1 Kr.' is printed at the bottom, and the stamp bears a circular 'KRAKAU BAHNHOF' cancellation.

Issued by the Austrian Empire in 1863, this newspaper stamp reflects the postal system of the time, where specific stamps were used for the delivery of periodicals. The cancellation from Krakau Bahnhof highlights the city's status within the Austrian province of Galicia.

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Typography

Themes

newspaper imperial-eagle heraldry

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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.