Postage Due Stamp, Green Surcharge on Newspaper Stamp
Czechoslovakia · 1927 · 50h on 2h
This is a postage due stamp created by surcharging an existing newspaper stamp. The original 2 haleru orange newspaper stamp, featuring a stylized falcon, was overprinted in green with 'DOPLATIT' (meaning 'to pay') and a new value of 50 haleru. This provisional issue was a practical measure to meet the demand for postage due stamps.
Issued in post-WWI Czechoslovakia, this stamp reflects a period of economic adjustment where overprinting existing stamp stock was a common and cost-effective practice for postal administrations.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
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.
