uncommonpre-1900

Hungary Magyar Posta Definitive Stamp

Name: Hungary Magyar Posta Definitive Stamp
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 kr

This is the first postage stamp issued by Hungary, featuring a lithographed portrait of Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, who was also the King of Hungary. The design is simple, with the portrait in a central oval, surrounded by the inscription 'MAGYAR KIR. POSTA' (Hungarian Royal Post) and the denomination '2 kr' (krajczár) at the bottom. The stamp is imperforate and printed on unwatermarked paper.

Issued in 1871, this stamp marks the establishment of an independent Hungarian postal service following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which created the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty definitive heads-of-state franz-josef-i

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.