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Madagascar First Issue, Numerals in Red

Name: Madagascar First Issue, Numerals in Red
Brand: Madagascar

Madagascar · 1889 · 10c

This is the first postage stamp issued for Madagascar under French authority. The design is typographed, featuring the denomination '10' within a simple, framed design, with 'POSTES' at the top and 'MADAGASCAR' at the bottom. The numeral and inscriptions are printed in red.

Issued in 1889, this stamp marks the beginning of the French postal service in Madagascar, preceding the formal establishment of the French Protectorate in 1896. It was a provisional issue printed locally.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

numerals first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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

$250

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