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Croatia Postage Due Stamp

Name: Croatia Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Croatia

Croatia · 1918 · 20 filira

This is Croatia's first postage due stamp, featuring a simple typographic design. The central element is the large numeral '20' indicating the value, surrounded by an ornate frame. The text 'PORTOMARKA' at the top identifies it as a postage due stamp, with 'FILIRA' below denoting the currency.

Issued in 1918 following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this stamp marks the beginning of Croatia's independent postal service as part of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals typography

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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