uncommon1900-1945

Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp

Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1916 · 2 Heller

This is the first postage due stamp issued for Bosnia and Herzegovina under Austro-Hungarian administration. The design is purely typographic, featuring a large numeral '2' indicating the value in Heller, surrounded by an ornate, decorative frame. The text 'PORTO' at the top signifies its purpose for collecting postage owed.

Issued during World War I while Bosnia and Herzegovina was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this stamp reflects the practical postal needs of the era.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals typography

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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

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