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Chain-Breaker
common1900-1945

Chain-Breaker

Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes · 1919 · 10 para

This postage due stamp features a powerful allegorical design of a muscular man breaking the chains of bondage. The figure represents the liberation and unification of the South Slavic peoples after centuries of foreign rule. The design is a potent symbol of freedom and the establishment of a new nation.

Issued in 1919, this stamp marks the formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia) following the end of World War I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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