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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.

Printing Method

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.