Hungary 1850 6kr Brown 'L'espagnol' Color Error

Hungary · 1850 · 6kr

This stamp features the Hungarian coat of arms under the Crown of Saint Stephen, framed by an ornate design. It is a famous color error, printed in brown, the color intended for the 9kr denomination, instead of the correct ochre-yellow. The nickname 'L'espagnol' (The Spaniard) is believed to have originated from a Spanish collector who first discovered the error.

Issued under Austrian administration, this was one of Hungary's first postage stamps. The error occurred during the initial printing runs in Vienna, making it a significant classic European rarity.