uncommon1900-1945

Karl I of Austria, Czechoslovak Overprint

Name: Karl I of Austria, Czechoslovak Overprint
Brand: Czechoslovakia
Availability: InStock

Czechoslovakia · 1919 · 15 hellers

A green stamp featuring a profile portrait of Emperor Karl I of Austria, overprinted diagonally with 'ČESKO-SLOVENSKÁ POŠTA 1919' and the denomination '15 hellers'.

This stamp represents a provisional issue by the newly formed Czechoslovakia in 1919, utilizing existing Austro-Hungarian stamps overprinted to reflect the new nation's sovereignty following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint historical-event

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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.