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Greece Postage Due Stamp
common1900-1945

Greece Postage Due Stamp

Greece · 1902 · 10 Lepta

This is a postage due stamp, part of a series issued between 1902 and 1911. The design is typographed and features the denomination '10' prominently in the center within an ornate frame, with 'ΛΕΠΤΑ' (Lepta) below. The stamp's purpose was to indicate the amount of postage due on mail that was insufficiently prepaid.

Issued during the reign of King George I, this series of postage due stamps was a functional necessity for the Hellenic postal system in the early 20th century, ensuring proper payment for mail services.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD132
scottJ29
michelP29

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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