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Austrian KK 12 Heller Telegraph Stamp, 1906

Name: Austrian KK 12 Heller Telegraph Stamp, 1906
Brand: Austria
Availability: InStock

Austria · 1906 · 12 heller

The stamp features the double-headed Imperial Eagle of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with a shield on its chest, within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '12 HELLER' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp, originally a definitive postage issue, was used for telegraphic services in Austria-Hungary, as indicated by its rare telegraph cancellation from Vienna. It represents a period when postal stamps were sometimes repurposed for other communication services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

telegraph coat-of-arms definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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