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Belgium King Albert I 20c Red Error of Color
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Belgium King Albert I 20c Red Error of Color

Belgium · 1922 · 20 centimes

This 1922 Belgian stamp features King Albert I and is a rare 20 centimes error of color in red. It is considered one of the greatest philatelic items from Belgium due to its extreme rarity, with only a few of the original 400 issued stamps believed to still exist.

King Albert I reigned as the third King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934, a period of significant historical events for the country. Numerous stamp issues were dedicated to him during his impactful rule.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,000

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