uncommon1900-1945

1914 Austro-Hungarian Military Post Overprints for Serbia, Complete Set

Name: 1914 Austro-Hungarian Military Post Overprints for Serbia, Complete Set
Brand: Serbia

Serbia · 1914 · 1 Heller to 10 Kronen

This is a complete set of 21 stamps issued in 1914 by the Austro-Hungarian Military Post for use in occupied Serbia. The stamps feature the portrait of Emperor Franz Josef I, originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina issues, overprinted with 'K.u.K. MILITÄRPOST' and 'SERBIEN'.

These stamps were issued during the initial stages of World War I, following the Austro-Hungarian invasion and occupation of Serbia. They represent the administrative and postal control established by the occupying forces.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

military overprint world-war-i portrait royalty occupation

Catalog Numbers

sgM1-M21

scottN1-N21

michel1-21

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$160

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$60

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