1873 Hungarian Telegraph Stamp

Hungary · 1873 · 50 kr.

The stamp features the Hungarian Crown of St. Stephen above the Hungarian coat of arms, set within an ornate rectangular frame. It bears the inscription 'MAGYAR KIR. TÁVÍRDA BÉLYEG' at the top and '50 kr.' denomination at the bottom.

This stamp is part of Hungary's first issue of telegraph stamps, introduced in 1873 to facilitate payment for telegraph services. It reflects the growing importance of communication infrastructure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the late 19th century.