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Luxembourg 1923 Birth of Princess Elisabeth Souvenir Sheet

Name: Luxembourg 1923 Birth of Princess Elisabeth Souvenir Sheet
Brand: Luxembourg

Luxembourg · 1923 · 10 Francs

This is the world's first souvenir sheet, issued to commemorate the birth of Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg. The sheet contains a single 10 Francs stamp featuring a view of Luxembourg City, surrounded by an ornate border with the coats of arms of the House of Nassau-Weilburg and the House of Bourbon-Parma. The text celebrates the birth of the princess to Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix.

Issued on January 3, 1923, this sheet is a landmark in philatelic history, establishing the format of the souvenir sheet. It was sold for a premium over its face value to raise funds for charity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty births souvenir-sheet philatelic-history

Catalog Numbers

sgMS221

scottB1

michelBlock 1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500

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

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