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Hungary 1918 Republic Overprint on King Charles IV Definitive

Name: Hungary 1918 Republic Overprint on King Charles IV Definitive
Brand: Hungary

Hungary · 1918 · 20 fillér

A definitive stamp of the Kingdom of Hungary featuring a portrait of King Charles IV, overprinted diagonally with 'KÖZTÁRSASÁG' (Republic) in black ink.

Issued in 1918, this stamp signifies Hungary's transition from a monarchy to a republic following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I. The overprint was a provisional measure reflecting the new political reality.

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definitive overprint republic political-change royalty

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