Slovenia 1919 Chainbreakers, Overprinted 'SHS'

Name: Slovenia 1919 Chainbreakers, Overprinted 'SHS'
Brand: Slovenia

Slovenia · 1919 · 3h

This stamp features the iconic 'Chainbreaker' design, an allegorical representation of a man breaking free from chains, symbolizing liberation and the establishment of a new state. It is an Austrian stamp overprinted in black with 'SHS' (State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs) and the new denomination for use in Slovenian territory.

Issued in January 1919, these overprinted stamps were among the first for the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia) following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory chainbreakers overprint

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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