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Tirol Local Post 20 Heller Dark Green

Name: Tirol Local Post 20 Heller Dark Green
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1918 · 20 heller

The stamp features 'TIROL' at the top and '20 HELLER' at the bottom, framing a stylized eagle or coat of arms in the center, all printed in dark green.

Issued during the immediate aftermath of World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this local post stamp reflects the disruption of central postal services in the region of Tirol. It served to maintain essential communication locally when national services were unreliable or non-existent.

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local-post post-war definitive

Image: Tirol government · License: Public domain

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.