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Belgium Termonde Inverted Center
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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.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg257a
scott139a
michel165K

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$125,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$90,000
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75,000
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40,000
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15,000

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