King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, Railway Centenary

Name: King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, Railway Centenary
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1935 · 1.75 Fr

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the Belgian railways, which began in 1835. The design features portraits of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, honoring their reign and the nation's progress in transportation. The stamp is part of a semi-postal series issued to raise funds for the Anti-Tuberculosis League.

Issued in 1935, this stamp celebrates a century of rail transport in Belgium, a key element of its industrialization. The inclusion of the recently deceased King Albert I pays tribute to his leadership during World War I.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty railways transportation anniversary trains

Catalog Numbers

sgS173

scottB174

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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