Austria 1863 1 Kr. Newspaper Stamp, Krakau Cancellation

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.