1874 Hungary Telegraph 1 Forint

Hungary · 1874 · 1 forint

The stamp depicts the Hungarian coat of arms, featuring the Árpád stripes and the double cross, encircled by the text 'MAGYAR KIR. TÁVÍRDA BÉLYEG' (Hungarian Royal Telegraph Stamp) and '1 FORINT'. It bears an 'ARAD' cancellation.

Issued in 1874, this telegraph stamp reflects the independent postal and telegraphic administration of the Kingdom of Hungary within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, highlighting the era's advancements in communication technology.