1868 Imperial Journal 1K blue, Newspaper Tax stamp inscribed 'MAGY.KIR.HIRLAP BELYEG' imperf, issued for the Austro-Hungarian Empire Military Border district only (now in Croatia). Superb fresh M with original gum, 4 large margins, nice deep colour. Mi ZIII. SG J3. Sc PR2B cat US$50,000. Great classic rarity of the world with only less than a dozen recorded of which most are used, and only several mint examples being in existance. Searching through auction records we can find only one mint example having been sold in last 10+ years which realized US$42,500 (= A$65,000+) + buyers commission in a 2016 New York auction. 1999 Dr Ferchenbauer AIEP, 2006 Behr & 2024 Ceremuga photo certs. (P)
Estimate A$70000
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