uncommon1900-1945

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1916 Military Postage Due Set

Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1916 Military Postage Due Set
Brand: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1916 · 2 Heller - 3 Krone

This set of thirteen postage due stamps, issued in 1916, features a uniform design with a central numerical denomination within an ornate octagonal frame, surrounded by the text 'MILITARPOST PORTOMARKE'. The set includes denominations in both Heller and Krone, reflecting the currency of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time.

Issued during World War I, these 'Militärpost Portomarke' stamps were specifically for military mail in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They served to collect unpaid or underpaid postage on mail handled by the military postal service.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due military world-war-i austria-hungary

Catalog Numbers

sgP1-P13

scottJ1-J13

michelP1-P13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$60

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$45

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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

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