Lithuania 1921 Postage Due Stamp, Numeral in Oval

Lithuania · 1921 · 10 Skatikų

This postage due stamp features a large numeral '10' centrally located within a decorative oval frame. The country name 'LIETUVA' is inscribed at the top, with the denomination 'DEŠIMTS SKATIKŲ' (Ten Skatikų) at the bottom. The design is simple and functional, typical for postage due issues of this period, intended to indicate the amount of postage to be collected from the recipient.

Issued in 1921, this stamp was part of Lithuania's first postage due series following its re-establishment of independence after World War I. This period saw the development of a new national postal system and currency, with these stamps playing a crucial role in managing underpaid mail.