Serbia Coat of Arms, Newspaper Stamp
Serbia · 1866 · 1 Para
This stamp features the Serbian coat of arms, a double-headed eagle with a shield bearing the Serbian cross, set within an oval frame. It was specifically issued for the prepayment of postage on newspapers. The design is simple and functional, typical of early newspaper stamps.
Issued by the Principality of Serbia, this was the first newspaper stamp for the country, marking an important step in the development of its postal system under Prince Mihailo Obrenović III.
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