Hungary 1871 2 krajczár Orange, Lithographed

Hungary · 1871 · 2 krajczár

This stamp features a simple yet elegant design characteristic of early philately. The central element is the denomination '2' within an oval, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the Hungarian coat of arms at the top. The vibrant orange color was chosen for this low-value stamp, which was part of the first series issued by Hungary as an independent postal authority.

Issued in 1871, this was the very first postage stamp of Hungary following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which granted the country more autonomy. It marks the beginning of Hungary's independent postal history.