King Baudouin I, 'Poortman' type
Belgium · 1951 · 1.50F
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Baudouin I of Belgium, facing left. The design, known as the 'Poortman' type after the engraver, was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage. The denomination is prominently displayed, and the country name appears in both French ('BELGIQUE') and Dutch ('BELGIË').
Issued in 1951, this stamp marks the beginning of King Baudouin's reign, which commenced following the abdication of his father, Leopold III, after the controversial 'Royal Question'.
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Photogravure
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