Birth of Princess Elisabeth Souvenir Sheet
Luxembourg · 1923 · 10 F
This souvenir sheet features a single 10 Franc stamp depicting the birthplace of Princess Elisabeth, set within an ornate border. The sheet includes the arms of Luxembourg and Nassau and text commemorating the birth of the princess. It is widely recognized by philatelists as the world's first commemorative souvenir sheet.
Issued to celebrate the birth of Princess Elisabeth, the first child of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix, this sheet marked a significant royal event in Luxembourg. Its innovative format established a new category of philatelic collectibles.
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Photogravure
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