rare1900-1945

Austria-Hungary 1918 First Airmail Overprint

Name: Austria-Hungary 1918 First Airmail Overprint
Brand: Austria-Hungary

Austria-Hungary · 1918 · 1,50 Kr

The stamp features a black 'FLUGPOST 1,50 Kr' overprint on a 2 Kr definitive stamp, likely depicting Emperor Karl I. The overprint signifies its use as an airmail stamp.

This stamp represents Austria-Hungary's inaugural airmail issue, released during the final year of World War I. It highlights the early adoption of airmail services for communication and postal transport during a period of significant global conflict.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

airmail overprint definitive world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

michel225

Image: Post of Austria · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$70

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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