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Jakarta-Amsterdam Spice Race
common1945-1980

Jakarta-Amsterdam Spice Race

Indonesia · 1980 · 150 Rp

This stamp commemorates the Jakarta-Amsterdam Spice Race of 1980. The design features a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel, likely a Pinisi, navigating the open sea, symbolizing the historic spice trade routes between the two cities.

Issued to celebrate the historic maritime connection and spice trade between Indonesia and the Netherlands, this stamp marks a modern race that retraced the ancient, challenging sea routes.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1314
scott1110
michel1298

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
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.