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Ukrainian Trident Overprint on Austrian Stamp

Name: Ukrainian Trident Overprint on Austrian Stamp
Brand: Ukraine
Availability: InStock

Ukraine · 1919 · 10 Heller

This stamp is a provisional issue from the West Ukrainian People's Republic. It features a black trident, the coat of arms of Ukraine, overprinted on a 10 Heller definitive stamp of Austria which depicts the Austrian Imperial Crown. The overprint signifies the change in postal authority from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the newly formed Ukrainian state.

Issued in 1919 during the tumultuous period following World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, these overprints were a practical way for the nascent West Ukrainian People's Republic to establish its own postal service using existing stamp stocks.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint coat-of-arms trident provisional

Catalog Numbers

scott1

michel1

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.