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Milestones in the development of postmarks from the beginnings to 1900

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1752
Beginnings postmarks use. First known postmark "V. DEBRECZIN", 13 April 1752..
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Until 1839
Free designing of postmarks by the postmaster (so-called postmasters' postmarks). Primarily usage of undated postmarks..
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From 1839 May
Prescription of the obligatory declaration of month and day in new postmarks. Gradual spreading of two-line postmarks with date-insert..
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1846
lntroduction of the first standard postmark for the whole country (date-inserted double circle postmark with palm-leaves ornament..
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1850
Introduction of single-circle postmarks with two-part date-inserts. Standard version until 1867..
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From July 1867
Perscription of the inclusion the year in date. Introduction of single circle postmarks with three-part date-inserts, used in German order (day,month,year)..
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1868
First stamp in the world with date-setting by wheel-mechanism used in Pest for a short time..
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1873-80
Further introduction and general usage of stamps with wheel-mechanism and modified design..
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From June 1879
Stamps with date-inserts, date declaration done in Hungarian order. Month declaration in letters..
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1890-99
Introduction of new design of single circle stamps (so-called bridge-type) with wheel-mechanism..
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From 1892
Introduction of new design of bridge-type stamps with date-inserts. Standard until 1920..
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