Luxembourg 1872 12½c Grand Duke Adolphe

Luxembourg · 1872 · 12½c

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Grand Duke Adolphe of Luxembourg. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '12½' at the top and 'CENT.' at the bottom, flanked by decorative elements. The country name 'LUXEMBOURG' is inscribed in a banner below the portrait.

Issued in 1872, this stamp is part of a definitive series featuring Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned from 1890 to 1905. This particular issue reflects the standard postal rates and design conventions of the late 19th century in the Grand Duchy.