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Sainte-Marie de Madagascar, Postage Due

Name: Sainte-Marie de Madagascar, Postage Due
Brand: Sainte-Marie de Madagascar

Sainte-Marie de Madagascar · 1894 · 5 c

This is the first postage due stamp issued for Sainte-Marie de Madagascar, a French protectorate at the time. The design is purely typographic, featuring the denomination '5 c' prominently in the center, surrounded by an ornate frame. The text 'SAINTE-MARIE DE MADAGASCAR' is at the top, with 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR' (postage due to be collected) at the bottom.

Issued in 1894, this stamp reflects the administrative needs of the French colonial postal system in Madagascar, specifically for the island of Sainte-Marie, before the entire island of Madagascar was formally annexed by France in 1897.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due typography

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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