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120th Anniversary of the First Postage Stamp

Name: 120th Anniversary of the First Postage Stamp
Brand: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1999 · 0.30 BAM

This stamp commemorates the 120th anniversary of the first postage stamp issued in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The design features a reproduction of the 1879 1 Kreuzer gray stamp, which depicted the Austro-Hungarian double-headed eagle coat of arms.

Issued in 1999 by the Muslim-Bosniak administration in Sarajevo, this stamp looks back to the Austro-Hungarian period (1878-1918) when the first stamps were introduced in the region, marking a significant milestone in its postal history.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

stamps-on-stamps anniversaries philately history

Catalog Numbers

scott334

michel363

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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

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