Maribor Local Issue Stamps
Maribor, a city located in modern-day Slovenia, falls within the Central European geographical region. Its local stamp issues are historically significant as they emerged during a period of administrative transition following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, specifically around 1919.
- Issued stamps
- 1945–1945
- Region
- Europe, Central Europe
- Currency
- YUN
- Languages
- Slovenian, German
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Yugoslavia
History and background
These provisional issues were necessitated by the immediate aftermath of World War I before definitive national postal structures were fully established in the region. The language appearing on these local issues primarily reflects the linguistic environment of Styria at that time, often featuring German or Slovenian.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- MARIBOR
- SLOVENSKA POŠTA
How to identify them
- Look for 'MARIBOR' or 'SLOVENSKA POŠTA' overprints, often in various fonts and colors, applied to contemporary Yugoslavian stamps.
- Examine the underlying stamp design, which will typically be from the Yugoslavian definitive series of the period.
- Pay attention to the type of overprint (handstamped or typographed) and any specific varieties in the overprint itself.
Popular series
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Maribor Local Issue (1945)
1945
Provisional issues overprinted on Yugoslavian stamps, often featuring 'MARIBOR' or 'SLOVENSKA POŠTA' overprints, reflecting the immediate post-WWII administrative changes.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €5–€50
- Scarce stamps
- €100–€500+
The value of Maribor Local Issue stamps varies significantly based on the specific overprint, the underlying stamp, condition, and rarity of the variety. Errors or scarce combinations can command higher prices.
Catalogs. Maribor Local Issue stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Maribor Local Issue stamps
Maribor Local Issue stamps are provisional postage stamps issued in the city of Maribor (modern-day Slovenia) in 1945, immediately following World War II. These were created by overprinting existing Yugoslavian stamps to serve local postal needs during a period of administrative transition before a stable national postal system was fully re-established.
The value of Maribor Local Issue stamps can range from a few euros for common varieties to several hundred euros for rare overprints, errors, or specific combinations. Factors like condition, the specific overprint, and the underlying stamp all play a significant role in determining their philatelic worth.
You can identify Maribor Local Issue stamps by looking for overprints such as 'MARIBOR' or 'SLOVENSKA POŠTA' on Yugoslavian stamps from the 1940s. These overprints signify their provisional local use. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Maribor Local Issue stamps are typically listed in major international stamp catalogs such as Scott (under Yugoslavia or Slovenia), Michel (under Yugoslavia or Slovenia, often with specific local issue sections), and Stanley Gibbons (under Yugoslavia or Slovenia). These catalogs provide detailed listings, varieties, and estimated values.
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