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Bosnia and Herzegovina 1914 Definitive Issue, Emperor Franz Joseph I
uncommon1900-1945

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1914 Definitive Issue, Emperor Franz Joseph I

Bosnia and Herzegovina (Austro-Hungarian Administration) · 1914 · Various (1 Heller to 10 Kronen)

This definitive series features a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, who ruled over Bosnia and Herzegovina during this period. The design is simple and functional, typical of definitive issues of the era, with the Emperor's profile facing right, framed by ornate elements. The stamps were issued in various denominations and colors to cover different postal rates.

Issued in the year of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, this series was released just before the outbreak of World War I, a conflict that would lead to the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

scott1-19
michel1-19

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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.