Luxembourg #1, Grand Duke William III
Luxembourg · 1852 · 10 Centimes
This is the first postage stamp issued by Luxembourg, featuring a right-facing profile of Grand Duke William III, who was also King of the Netherlands. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination 'DIX CENTIMES' at the bottom and 'LUXEMBOURG' at the top, framed by an ornate border.
Issued in 1852, this stamp marks Luxembourg's entry into the postal union and the standardization of its mail services, a key step in its development as an independent state in the 19th century.
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