Netherlands Indies First Issue, King Willem III

Name: Netherlands Indies First Issue, King Willem III
Brand: Netherlands Indies

Netherlands Indies · 1864 · 10c

This is the first postage stamp issued for the Netherlands Indies, the Dutch colony that would later become Indonesia. The design features a right-facing portrait of King Willem III of the Netherlands, framed by an ornate rectangular border. The denomination '10 CENT' is inscribed at the bottom, and 'NEDERL. INDIE' is at the top.

Issued in 1864, this stamp marks the beginning of postal services in the Dutch East Indies, a crucial development for colonial administration and commerce. It was printed in Utrecht, Netherlands, and remained in use for several years.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-willem-iii

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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