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Belgium 1935 King Albert I Mourning Issue
common1900-1945

Belgium 1935 King Albert I Mourning Issue

Belgium · 1935 · 1.75fr

This stamp is part of a set issued to mourn the death of King Albert I. The design features a portrait of the late king, framed by a somber, dark border, reflecting the nation's grief. The denomination is 1.75 francs, and the stamp was intended for postal use with a charitable surcharge.

Issued in 1935, this stamp commemorates King Albert I, who died in a mountaineering accident in 1934. He was a popular monarch, revered for his leadership during World War I.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg692
scottB178
michel416

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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