Hungary 1918 King Charles IV 'Republic' Overprint Stamp
Hungary · 1918 ·
This 1918 Hungarian definitive stamp features a half-side portrait of King Charles IV (Karl I of Austria) looking left within a rectangular frame. It bears a diagonal black overprint 'KÖZTÁRSASÁG', meaning 'Republic', and was postmarked in Budapest in 1920.
Issued during the tumultuous period following World War I, the 'KÖZTÁRSASÁG' overprint signifies Hungary's transition from a monarchy under King Charles IV to a republic, reflecting the significant political changes of the era.
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