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Hungary Revenue Stamp, 4 Forint, Globe
uncommonpre-1900

Hungary Revenue Stamp, 4 Forint, Globe

Hungary · 1880 · 4 ft.

This revenue stamp features a central design of a terrestrial globe, symbolizing global commerce or administration. The denomination '4 ft.' (Forint) is prominently displayed, and the stamp is inscribed in Hungarian, indicating its use for fiscal purposes within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Issued during the Austro-Hungarian Empire (k.u.k.), this stamp was used for tax collection in the Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen, which included modern-day Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, and parts of surrounding countries.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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