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Hungary 1946 Airmail, Dove with Letter

Hungary · 1946 · 1 Ft

This airmail stamp features a stylized white dove in flight, carrying a letter in its beak against a blue background. The design symbolizes peace and the swift delivery of mail through the air. The denomination '1 Ft' (Forint) is prominently displayed.

Issued in 1946, this stamp was part of the first definitive series after the extreme hyperinflation of the Pengő, marking the introduction of the new Forint currency and a period of post-war reconstruction in Hungary.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg806
scottC60
michel843

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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