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uncommon1900-1945
Tirol Local Post 6 Heller Overprint
Austria · 1918 · 6 heller
An orange stamp featuring a profile portrait of Emperor Karl I of Austria, overprinted diagonally with 'Tirol'. The original stamp is a definitive issue.
Issued by a local post in Tirol during the chaotic period following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I, when central postal services were disrupted.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Tirol government · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
