Hungary 1848 First Newspaper Stamp

Name: Hungary 1848 First Newspaper Stamp
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1848 · 0k

This stamp, intended for newspaper postage, features the Hungarian coat of arms with the Crown of Saint Stephen. It is notable for its simple, imperforate design and the inscription "Hirlap Bélyeg" (Newspaper Stamp) at the top and "Magyar Kir. Posta" (Hungarian Royal Post) at the bottom. The stamp was never officially issued due to the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

Designed during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, this stamp represents Hungary's struggle for independence from the Austrian Empire. Its non-issuance is a direct consequence of the revolution being suppressed, making it a poignant artifact of this historical period.

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Themes

newspaper-stamps heraldry coat-of-arms crowns

Catalog Numbers

scottN1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,500

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