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Switzerland 1872 50 Centimes Postage Due
uncommonpre-1900

Switzerland 1872 50 Centimes Postage Due

Switzerland · 1872 · 50 Centimes

A 50 Centimes postage due stamp from Switzerland featuring a central design of a winged railway wheel, with 'SUISSE' and 'TAXE' at the top.

This stamp was issued to collect unpaid or underpaid postage on mail. The winged wheel symbolizes the speed and efficiency of the postal and railway services of the era.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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

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