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Czechoslovakia 50h on 50h Green Newspaper Stamp with "POŠTA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ 1919" Overprint

Name: Czechoslovakia 50h on 50h Green Newspaper Stamp with "POŠTA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ 1919" Overprint
Brand: Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia · 1919 · 50h

This stamp is a 50-heller green Austrian newspaper stamp featuring a profile of Emperor Franz Joseph I, which was repurposed for use in the newly formed Czechoslovakia. It is distinguished by the black typographic overprint "POŠTA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ 1919" applied to validate it for postage in the new republic.

Issued shortly after Czechoslovakia's independence in 1918, this overprinted stamp represents a transitional period where existing Austro-Hungarian materials were adapted for immediate postal needs before new national designs could be produced.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint newspaper-stamp typography

Catalog Numbers

scottP5a

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$400,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$325,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$250,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$150,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$75,000

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

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