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Hungary 1920 20 Fillér Postage Due Overprint
uncommon1900-1945

Hungary 1920 20 Fillér Postage Due Overprint

Hungary · 1920 · 20 fillér

A red postage due stamp featuring a large numeral '20' in the center, with 'MAGYAR POSTA' at the top and 'FILLÉR' at the bottom. It bears a black overprint 'MAGYAR POSTA' obscuring the original country name.

This stamp is an overprinted postage due issue from 1920, used after the fall of the Hungarian Soviet Republic. The overprint 'MAGYAR POSTA' was applied to obliterate the previous regime's name, reflecting the political transition in Hungary.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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