Szeged Stamps
Szeged is a city located in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary, not an independent stamp-issuing country. Therefore, its postal history is entirely integrated within that of Hungary, reflecting Hungarian political and administrative structures throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries.
- Issued stamps
- 1919–1919
- Region
- Europe, Eastern Europe
- Currency
- Hungarian Korona (K)
- Languages
- Hungarian
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Hungary
About Szeged stamps
Stamps issued for use in Szeged would feature Hungarian language and currency denominations consistent with the prevailing Hungarian postal administration of the time. Any distinct postal markings would relate to local post offices within the Hungarian postal system rather than separate national issues.
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.
- SZEGED
- MAGYAR POSTA SZEGED
How to identify Szeged stamps
- Look for 'SZEGED' or 'MAGYAR POSTA SZEGED' overprints on contemporary Hungarian stamps.
- Pay attention to the type and color of the overprint, as variations exist.
- Examine the underlying Hungarian stamp for its original design and denomination.
Popular series
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Szeged Overprints on Hungarian Stamps
1919
Stamps of Hungary overprinted 'SZEGED' or 'MAGYAR POSTA SZEGED' issued during the French occupation and counter-revolutionary government.
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–€1,000+
Values vary significantly based on the specific overprint, the underlying Hungarian stamp, and condition. Forgeries are common, especially of the more valuable overprints.
Catalogs. Szeged 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 Szeged stamps
Szeged stamps refer to local provisional issues from the city of Szeged, Hungary, in 1919. These were regular Hungarian stamps overprinted with 'SZEGED' or 'MAGYAR POSTA SZEGED' during a period of political upheaval and French occupation, when a counter-revolutionary government was established there.
The value of Szeged stamps can range from a few euros for common varieties to several hundred or even thousands for rare overprints, specific underlying stamps, or those in pristine condition. Their value is highly dependent on the specific overprint, the base stamp, and authenticity, as forgeries are prevalent.
To identify Szeged stamps, look for the distinctive 'SZEGED' or 'MAGYAR POSTA SZEGED' overprints on Hungarian stamps issued around 1919. Compare the overprint style and font with known examples from philatelic catalogs. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Szeged stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs such as Scott (under Hungary, local issues), Michel (Hungary, local issues), and Stanley Gibbons (Hungary, local issues). Specialized Hungarian catalogs also provide detailed listings and varieties.
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