Belgium 1970 Stamp Centenary

Belgium · 1970 · 3.50 F

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the first Belgian postage stamp. The design features a reproduction of the 1849 10 centimes stamp, which depicted King Leopold I, alongside a modern post horn emblem. This 'stamp on stamp' design celebrates the long history of the Belgian postal service.

Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects a period of philatelic self-awareness, where postal administrations began celebrating their own history and the hobby of stamp collecting itself.