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Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1916 · 2 Heller

This is the first postage due stamp issued for Bosnia and Herzegovina under Austro-Hungarian administration. The design features a large numeral '2' indicating the value, surrounded by an ornate, decorative frame with the word 'PORTO' at the top, signifying 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 administrative needs of the postal system during a period of conflict and political transition.

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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

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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