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Termonde Inverted Center

Name: Termonde Inverted Center
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1920 · 65c

This stamp features the town hall of Termonde (Dendermonde) in a central vignette, framed by an ornate design. It is famous for being an error stamp where the central image was printed upside down relative to the frame. The stamp was part of a series intended to raise funds for post-war reconstruction.

Issued after World War I, this stamp was part of a charity series to aid reconstruction. The error occurred on only a few sheets, making it one of the most famous and sought-after rarities in Belgian philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

architecture buildings city-hall error inverted-center

Catalog Numbers

sg288a

scott139a

michel169K

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$95,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25,000

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