uncommonpre-1900

Hungary First Postage Stamp, 1871

Name: Hungary First Postage Stamp, 1871
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1871 · 2 krajczár

The first postage stamp of Hungary, issued in 1871, features a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I in profile, facing right. The design is framed by the Hungarian Crown of Saint Stephen at the top and the denomination '2' within circles at the bottom corners, with the currency 'KR' (krajczár) indicated. This issue marked Hungary's postal independence within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Following the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, Hungary gained more autonomy, leading to the establishment of its own independent postal service and the issuance of its first stamps in 1871.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty coat-of-arms crown first-issue

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.