uncommon1900-1945

Croatia Postage Due Stamp, Newspaper Design

Name: Croatia Postage Due Stamp, Newspaper Design
Brand: Croatia

Croatia · 1918 · 2f

This is one of the first postage due stamps issued by the newly formed State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs. The design features a large numeral '2' indicating the value, surrounded by an ornate frame with the word 'PORTOMARKA' (Postage Due) at the top. The Croatian coat of arms is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in November 1918, these stamps mark the brief period of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs after the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and before the formation of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due typography heraldry

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.