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Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp
common1900-1945

Bosnia and Herzegovina Postage Due Stamp

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 1916 · 2 Heller

This is a postage due stamp from the Austro-Hungarian administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The design features a large numeral '2' indicating the value of 2 Heller, surrounded by an ornate, decorative frame. The text 'PORTO' at the top signifies its purpose for collecting unpaid postage.

Issued during World War I under Austro-Hungarian rule, these stamps were used to collect postage fees from the recipient of mail that was insufficiently prepaid by the sender.

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Catalog Numbers

scottPJ1
michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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