Hungary 50 Kreuzer Telegraph Imprinted Stamp

Hungary · 1870 · 50 kr.

The stamp features a central numeral '50' with 'KR.' below, enclosed in an ornate oval frame. The inscription 'MAGYAR KIR. TÁVIRDA' (Royal Hungarian Telegraph) encircles the design.

This imprinted stamp was used on Hungarian telegram forms during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, serving as payment for telegraph services. It represents an early form of revenue collection for communication infrastructure.