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Luxembourg No. 1, William III

Name: Luxembourg No. 1, William III
Brand: Luxembourg

Luxembourg · 1852 · 10c

This is the first postage stamp issued by Luxembourg, featuring a right-facing profile portrait of King William III of the Netherlands, who was also the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '10c' at the bottom and 'LUXEMBOURG' inscribed at the top.

Issued on September 15, 1852, this stamp marks Luxembourg's entry into the postal union, establishing its own independent postal system separate from its neighbors.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$900

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$650

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$100

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