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Austrian Post in Jerusalem 20 Para Overprint for Kaiser Wilhelm II Visit

Name: Austrian Post in Jerusalem 20 Para Overprint for Kaiser Wilhelm II Visit
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1898 · 20 Para

The stamp features a '20 PARA' overprint in black on a 5 Heller stamp, likely depicting a standard Austrian imperial design. It was issued by the Austrian Post Office in Jerusalem.

This stamp was issued to commemorate Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Palestine and the inauguration of the Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem on October 31, 1898. It reflects the political and religious significance of the event in the Ottoman Empire.

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commemorative royalty heads-of-state religion architecture jerusalem overprint foreign-post-office

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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.