uncommonpre-1900

Austrian Newspaper Stamp

Name: Austrian Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1851 · 1 Kreuzer

This stamp was issued for the prepayment of newspapers and periodicals within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, specifically noting its use across Austria and Hungary, including Prague.

Newspaper stamps were crucial for the efficient and affordable distribution of news across the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, reflecting the era's growing literacy and demand for information.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

newspaper austro-hungarian-empire

Catalog Numbers

sgN1

scottP1

michelZ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.