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Bosnia and Herzegovina 1879 1 Kreuzer Black
uncommonpre-1900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1879 1 Kreuzer Black

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1879 · 1 Kreuzer

This is the first postage stamp issued for Bosnia and Herzegovina under Austro-Hungarian administration. The design features the double-headed eagle from the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, symbolizing the dual monarchy. The denomination is shown in the corners, and the stamp is typographed in black.

Issued following the 1878 Congress of Berlin, which gave Austria-Hungary the right to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina, this stamp marks the beginning of the Austro-Hungarian postal system in the region.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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

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