Grand Duke William III, Rouletted

Name: Grand Duke William III, Rouletted
Brand: Luxembourg

Luxembourg · 1872 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Grand Duke William III of Luxembourg, who was also King of the Netherlands. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the country name 'LUXEMBOURG' at the top and the denomination '1c' (one centime) at the bottom. The stamp is notable for its rouletted perforation, a characteristic of this series.

Issued during the reign of William III, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series used for everyday postage in Luxembourg. The dual role of William III as both Grand Duke and King of the Netherlands reflects the close historical ties between the two nations during the 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg38

scott28

michel28

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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