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Austria 1908 2 heller Journal stamp
common1900-1945

Austria 1908 2 heller Journal stamp

Austria · 1908 · 2 heller

The stamp features a central numeral '2' with 'HELLER' below, enclosed within an ornate rectangular frame. 'K.K. POST' is inscribed at the top and 'ZEITUNGS-STAMPEL' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire (Kaiserlich-Königlich) specifically for the postage of journals, reflecting a particular postal service need of the time. The bilingual cancellation highlights the multi-ethnic nature of the empire.

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Engraved

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