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Belgium 'Termonde' Inverted Dendermonde
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Belgium 'Termonde' Inverted Dendermonde

Belgium · 1920 · 65c

This definitive stamp features a vignette of the Dendermonde (Termonde) Town Hall. It is famous for a printing error where the central design was printed upside down relative to the frame. The stamp was issued to raise funds for war charities and reconstruction after World War I.

Issued in the aftermath of World War I, this stamp is part of a series highlighting Belgian cities and their resilience. The inverted error makes it one of Belgium's most famous and sought-after philatelic rarities.

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Catalog Numbers

sg257a
scott139a
michel162K

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$135,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15,000

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