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United Arab Emirates 1973 Definitive Series - Postage Due
common1945-1980

United Arab Emirates 1973 Definitive Series - Postage Due

United Arab Emirates · 1973 · 10 fils

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the newly formed United Arab Emirates. The design features the denomination '10' in both Western and Eastern Arabic numerals, surrounded by an ornamental frame. The text indicates its purpose is for collecting postage due on underpaid mail.

Issued shortly after the formation of the UAE in 1971, this stamp represents the establishment of a unified postal system for the new federation.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sgD1
scottJ1
michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.