Belgium Termonde Inverted Center
Belgium · 1920 · 65c
This definitive stamp features an inverted center error, showing the Town Hall of Termonde (Dendermonde) upside down within its frame. The stamp was issued to raise funds for war charities and to commemorate the town's resistance during World War I. The dramatic error makes it one of the most famous and sought-after Belgian stamps.
Issued shortly after World War I, this stamp was part of a charity series to aid post-war recovery. The error occurred during the printing process and only a small number of sheets were affected before the mistake was corrected.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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