Birth of Princess Elisabeth Souvenir Sheet

Name: Birth of Princess Elisabeth Souvenir Sheet
Brand: Luxembourg

Luxembourg · 1923 · 10 F

This souvenir sheet, the first of its kind in the world, features a single 10 Franc stamp commemorating the birth of Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg. The stamp itself depicts a view of Luxembourg City, while the surrounding sheetlet is ornately decorated with the coats of arms of Luxembourg and Nassau, and text celebrating the royal birth.

Issued to celebrate the birth of Princess Elisabeth, eldest child of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix, this item is historically significant as the world's first officially issued souvenir sheet.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty births souvenir-sheet commemorative

Catalog Numbers

sgMS221

scottB1

michelBlock 1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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