40 Filler Stamp Appraisal

Hungarian 40 Filler Stamp featuring Budapest panorama

This item is a postage stamp from Hungary, denominated at 40 Filler. The stamp features a picturesque panoramic view of what appears to be the Buda Castle complex overlooking the Danube River in Budapest. The dominant colors are a deep blue for the engraving and white (or off-white due to age/patina) for the paper base. The design is framed with a decorative border around the central image. The word 'MAGYARORSZÁG' (Hungary) is prominently displayed at the top, indicating its country of origin. The denomination '40 FILLÉR' is clearly visible at the bottom center, flanked by '40' in separate boxes on the left and right corners. The stamp is perforated along its edges, a standard feature for postage stamps, though the full extent of the perforations isn't perfectly clear given the crop. There is a visible black cancellation mark extending diagonally across the upper right portion of the stamp, obscuring part of the 'MAGYARORSZÁG' text and the castle image. This cancellation indicates the stamp has been used for postage. The overall condition appears to be good for a used stamp, with no obvious major tears or creases beyond the cancellation. The engraving exhibits fine details, particularly in the architectural elements of the castle and the boats on the river, suggesting a good level of craftsmanship typical of official government-issued stamps. Given the historical context of Hungarian currency (Filler was a subunit of the Pengő and later Forint), and the architectural style, it likely dates from the early to mid-20th century. The intricate design and monochromatic coloring are characteristic of this period.