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How would you classify this set (Cinderella, private, illegal) – did it have any postal use?
From what I can see, this issue depicts the first Hungarian stamps with the old denomination (in kr). In 1971, Hungary used Forints as a denomination, making this set less likely to have been of postal use.
Is it collected by Hungarian stamp collectors?
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As far as I know, it’s not postally valid and has no listing in the Hungarian specialized catalog, doesn’t have proper denomination/currency or the name of the postal authority. I probably have some items, ephemera, like this related to exhibitions, but I’m not sure I would apply a special classification label to it, except maybe exhibition ephemera; Cinderella would convey that its not postally valid. It might interest someone collecting items related to the exhibitions.
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I think Lewis does an exquisite job explaining how these fit into philately (I don't know anything about this particular mini sheet).
At our local club, we've seen quite a few exhibition labels come up for auction (all singles, no souvenir sheets), and they often generate intense bidding. They are Cinderellas.
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Thanks for your comments and clarifications!
Considering the denomination of the stamps, I would guess it never was in postal use?
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I have sometimes seen the individual labels confused with or passed off as the older genuine article. I can’t recall whether the back of the labels has some indication they are not genuine such as fine printing, a date or something else.
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After a quick inspection of my copy: Nothing is indicated on the back of the "stamps/sheet" - no reprint information or date or anything else. The apparent perforation (seen on the picture) is not genuine, it is just printed in place as black dots.
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Maybe somebody can clarify the history of this Hungarian sheet? As far as I can see, it is not listed in Michel or Scott, but I assume it was issued for the Budapest Stamp Exhibition in 1971 (as indicated on the sheet) and not officially by the Hungarian Post. I googled it and found a few places (including Ebay) where it is for sale for a few dollars, but I found no further information on the history of this issue.
How would you classify this set (Cinderella, private, illegal) – did it have any postal use?
From what I can see, this issue depicts the first Hungarian stamps with the old denomination (in kr). In 1971, Hungary used Forints as a denomination, making this set less likely to have been of postal use.
Is it collected by Hungarian stamp collectors?
Any information is appreciated! Thank you!
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re: Hungary 1971 exhibition stamp sheet?
As far as I know, it’s not postally valid and has no listing in the Hungarian specialized catalog, doesn’t have proper denomination/currency or the name of the postal authority. I probably have some items, ephemera, like this related to exhibitions, but I’m not sure I would apply a special classification label to it, except maybe exhibition ephemera; Cinderella would convey that its not postally valid. It might interest someone collecting items related to the exhibitions.
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re: Hungary 1971 exhibition stamp sheet?
I think Lewis does an exquisite job explaining how these fit into philately (I don't know anything about this particular mini sheet).
At our local club, we've seen quite a few exhibition labels come up for auction (all singles, no souvenir sheets), and they often generate intense bidding. They are Cinderellas.
thanks for the posts
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re: Hungary 1971 exhibition stamp sheet?
Thanks for your comments and clarifications!
Considering the denomination of the stamps, I would guess it never was in postal use?
All the best
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re: Hungary 1971 exhibition stamp sheet?
I have sometimes seen the individual labels confused with or passed off as the older genuine article. I can’t recall whether the back of the labels has some indication they are not genuine such as fine printing, a date or something else.
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re: Hungary 1971 exhibition stamp sheet?
After a quick inspection of my copy: Nothing is indicated on the back of the "stamps/sheet" - no reprint information or date or anything else. The apparent perforation (seen on the picture) is not genuine, it is just printed in place as black dots.
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