Overview
Prior
to World War I, Hungary together with Austria comprised the Austro-Hungarian
Empire. The Hungarian post became independent on May 1, 1867. During 1850~1871
stamps listed under Austria were also used in Hungary. (Source: Scott
Catalogue).
Hungary become fully independent after 1908, before 1908 Hungarian stamps were
used abroad covering Austria (Burgenland), Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia,
West Ukraine and East Slovenia.
The
1st. edition of Hungary stamps were issued in 1871 and follow by
the 2nd. edition from 1871 ~ 1872, depicting King Franz Josef I,
King of Hungary. The 1st.
edition was printed use lithograph whereas 2nd. Edition use
typograph, both perforations 9 ½.
~ The Notable Collection ~
1871 Hungary, 2Kr, Orange, Scott #1, Unwmk., Litho., Perf. 9½,
‘Circle line inside circle of ‘2’ & ‘kr.’, 1st.
Edition, VFU
CV $225.00(M)/$90.00(U)
1871 Hungary, 3Kr, Blue Green, Scott #8a, Unwmk., Engrave,
Perf. 9½,
‘Horizontal line inside circle of ‘3’ & ‘kr.’, 2nd.
Edition, Postmark 4/10/1871, VFU
CV $110.00(M)/$30.0(U)
1871 Hungary, 5Kr, Brick Red, Scott #9a, Unwmk., Engrave,
Perf. 9½,
‘Horizontal line inside circle of ‘5’ & ‘kr.’, 2nd.
Edition, VFU
CV $125.00(M)/$8.00(U)
1871 Hungary, 10Kr, Deep Blue, Scott #10, Unwmk., Engrave,
Perf. 9½,
‘Horizontal line inside circle of ‘10’ & ‘kr.’, 2nd.
Edition, VFU
CV $200.00(M)/$10.00(U)
1871 Hungary, 15Kr, Brown, Scott #11, Unwmk., Engrave, Perf.
9½,
‘Horizontal line inside circle of ‘15’ & ‘kr.’, 2nd.
Edition, VFU
CV $225.00(M)/$15.00(U)
1871 Hungary, 25Kr, Lilac, Scott #12, Unwmk., Engrave, Perf.
9½,
‘Horizontal line inside circle of ‘25’ & ‘kr.’, 2nd.
Edition, VFU
CV $140.00(M)/$40.00(U)
The
3rd. edition vignette depicting Crown of St. Stephen inscribed 'Magyar Kir. Posta'. Take time to analyse due to various types and apparently stamps features look
similar between each other. There is 16 types could be classified for 3rd.
edition.
The valuation is basing on features characteristic comprises watermarks, perforations, colours of numeral and dies. The types are stipulated as follows:
The valuation is basing on features characteristic comprises watermarks, perforations, colours of numeral and dies. The types are stipulated as follows:
Type
|
Perf.
|
Wmk.
|
Year
|
a
|
13
|
-
|
1874~1876
|
b
|
11 ½
|
-
|
1874~1876
|
c
|
13 x 11½
|
-
|
1874~1876
|
d
|
11½ x 13
|
-
|
1874~1876
|
e
|
9½
|
-
|
1874~1876
|
f
|
11½
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1881
|
g
|
13
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1881
|
h
|
13 x 11½
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1881
|
i
|
11½ x 13
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1881
|
j
|
12 x 11½
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1881
|
k
|
11½/12x11½
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1888/89
|
l
|
Red Numeral
|
Kr in Oval (132)
|
1888/89
|
m
|
12 x 11½
|
Crown in Oval (135)
|
1898/99
|
n
|
11½
|
Crown in Oval (135)
|
1898/99
|
o
|
12 x 11½
|
Crown in Circle (135)
|
1898/99
|
p
|
11½
|
Crown in Circle (135)
|
1898/99
|
Note: Type ‘e’, Scott #14e, 3K Green is rare with CV
$3,000.00 (M)/$2,000.00 (U).
~ The Specialised Collection ~
CV $10.50(M)/$0.90(U)
Note:
Herend - The town is most famous for its long tradition of excellent porcelain
manufacturing since 1826.
CV $0.55(M)/$0.40(U)
CV $0.55(M)/$0.40(U)
CV $1.50(M)/$0.50(U)
CV $100.00(M)/$4.75(U)
CV $7.00(M)/$0.80(U)
1881 Hungary, 2K, Violet, Scott #18c, Wmk. 132, Perf. 13, White
paper, VFU, Type ‘g’, Postmark “Budapest”
CV $150.0(M)/$18.00(U)
CV $180.00(M)/$9.00(U)
CV $0.80(M)/$0.35(U)
CV $725.00(M)/$50.00(U)
CV $725.00(M)/$50.00(U)
CV $0.80(M)/$0.30(U)
1898 Hungary, 2K, Violet, Scott #36c, Wmk. 135 , Perf. 11½,White
paper, VFU, Numeral in Black, Type ‘o’
CV $200.00(M)/$25.00(U)
CV $9.00(M)/$1.20(U)
CV $90.00(M)/$3.75(U)
CV $100.00(M)/$5.00(U)
CV $1.00(M)/$0.25(U)
CV $-(M)/$8.00(U)
CV $50.00(M)/$15.00(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.50(U)
CV $50.00(M)/$15.00(U)
CV $12.00(M)/$0.50(U)
CV $5.00(M)/$0.50(U)
CV $120.00(M)/$3.75(U)
Note: Mehadia is a small market town in Romania.
CV $75.00(M)/$1.00(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
Note: Mokrin is the largest village in North of Serbia.
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $2.00(M)/$0.30(U)
CV $12.00(M)/$0.80(U)
CV $14.00(M)/$1.20(U)
CV $1,400.00(M)/$2.00(U)
CV $75.00(M)/$4.75(U)
CV $5.50(M)/$1.40(U)
CV $450.00(M)/$325.00(U)
CV $75.00(M)/$3.00(U)
CV $14.00(M)/$1.00(U)
CV $14.00(M)/$1.00(U)
1888 Hungary, 12K, Brown, Scott #28, Wmk. 132, Perf. 11½,
White paper, VFU, Type ‘k’
CV $14.00(M)/$1.00(U)
CV $14.00(M)/$1.00(U)
CV $375.00(M)/$200.00(U)
CV $11.00(M)/$0.40(U)
CV $11.00(M)/$0.40(U)
CV $11.00(M)/$0.40(U)
CV $10.00(M)/$1.50(U)
CV $-(M)/$40.00(U)
CV $600.00(M)/$40.00(U)
CV $9.00(M)/$1.25(U)
CV $8.50(M)/$2.25(U)
CV $8.50(M)/$2.25(U)
CV $8.50(M)/$2.25(U)
CV $25.00(M)/$1.25(U)
CV $25.00(M)/$1.25(U)
CV $25.00(M)/$1.25(U)
CV $200.00(M)/$50.00(U)
CV $600.00(M)/$150.00(U)
CV $27.50(M)/$0.45(U)
CV $45.00(M)/$1.40(U)
CV $45.00(M)/$1.40(U)
CV $375.00(M)/$275.00(U)
CV $190.00(M)/$3.50(U)
CV $18.00(M)/$11.00(U)
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