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uncommon1900-1945
Colombia 1901 10 Centavos Telegraph Stamp
Colombia · 1901 · 10 centavos
A 10 centavos brown telegraph stamp from Colombia, issued in 1901, printed on chamois paper. This stamp bears a pen cancellation, indicating its use for telegraph services.
Telegraph stamps were issued by many countries to prepay the cost of sending telegrams, serving a similar function to postage stamps for mail. These stamps represent an early form of telecommunications payment.
Printing Method
Themes
Catalog Numbers
yvert26
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$0Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$35Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$25Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$8Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
