Josip Broz Tito Portrait Stamp Appraisal

Jugoslavia Provisional Postmark Stamp with Josip Broz Tito Portrait

This item is a postage stamp from Jugoslavia, featuring a portrait of Josip Broz Tito. The stamp is predominantly red-orange in color, with the portrait rendered in a lighter, possibly white or very pale orange, tone against the darker background. Tito's head is depicted inside a white or light-colored circular frame, which stands out against the red-orange field. He is shown facing forward, wearing what appears to be a military-style cap or a fedora-like hat. The facial features are somewhat indistinct due to the printing style and resolution, but the general outline of his face, eyes, and mouth are visible. Below the portrait, the word "JUGOSLAVIJA" is printed in white capital letters. There are also smaller white characters, possibly indicating the currency or value, such as "ДИH" and "1.50", suggesting a face value of 1.50 Dinara. A significant feature is the heavy, irregular black ink cancellation or provisional postmark across the stamp. The postmark obscures a substantial portion of the portrait and includes readable text "KI BROD" and numbers like "600" or "6000", possibly indicating a location and date or identification number. The edges of the stamp exhibit typical perforation marks, indicating it was torn from a sheet. The overall condition of the stamp is affected by the heavy cancellation and what appears to be some minor creasing or surface wear, particularly around the cancellation marks. The printing quality appears standard for the era, and the color is relatively vibrant despite potential age and use. The provisional nature of the postmark suggests it might have been used during a specific period of political or administrative change. The stamp's design and inscription place its origin firmly within the historical context of Jugoslavia.