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Receipt for Wax Candles, St. Oswald in Freiland, 1881

Name: Receipt for Wax Candles, St. Oswald in Freiland, 1881
Brand: Austria

Austria · 1881 · 55 Gulden

A historical receipt from 1881 documenting the payment of 55 Gulden for wax candles for St. Oswald in Freiland. The receipt was issued by Strohmeier Lebzelter, a gingerbread maker, indicating a local business transaction.

This document offers a glimpse into local commerce and the supply chain for religious institutions in rural Austria during the late 19th century, reflecting the use of the Austro-Hungarian Gulden currency.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.