Netherlands 1852 King William III
Netherlands · 1852 · 5c
This stamp features a right-facing portrait of King William III of the Netherlands, framed by an ornate design. It is the first postage stamp issued by the Netherlands, printed in a distinctive blue color. The denomination '5 C' is displayed at the bottom.
Issued on January 1, 1852, this stamp marks the beginning of the Dutch postal system, replacing previous methods of payment for mail delivery. It was part of a set of three values that inaugurated philately in the Netherlands.
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