King Willem III, First Issue

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

Netherlands Indies · 1864 · 10c

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

Issued under Dutch colonial rule, this stamp marks the beginning of postal services in the Dutch East Indies, facilitating communication across the vast archipelago and with the Netherlands.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state kings

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.