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Hungary 1963 Mobile Post Office Bus
common1945-1980

Hungary 1963 Mobile Post Office Bus

Hungary · 1963 · 1.40 Ft

This stamp features a mobile post office bus, specifically an Ikarus 55 model, designed to deliver newspapers and provide postal services to rural areas. The design, rendered in a striking monochrome green, shows the vehicle against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant church steeple, symbolizing its reach into the countryside.

Issued in 1963, this stamp is part of a set highlighting various postal services in Hungary during the socialist era, showcasing the state's efforts to modernize infrastructure and connect remote communities.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1994
scott1563
michel2013

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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