Guadeloupe Postage Due Stamp, Red on Yellow Paper

Guadeloupe · 1884 · 5c

This is a classic postage due stamp from Guadeloupe, featuring a simple yet functional design. The denomination '5' is prominently displayed within a central circle, surrounded by the inscription 'GUADELOUPE' above and 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR' below, indicating the amount to be collected. The stamp is printed in red on a distinctive yellow paper.

Issued in 1884, this stamp was part of the first series of postage due stamps for the French colony of Guadeloupe. These were used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter.