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uncommon1945-1980
Bird of Paradise, Netherlands New Guinea
Netherlands New Guinea · 1960 · 50c
A 50c stamp from Netherlands New Guinea featuring a stylized depiction of a bird, likely a bird-of-paradise, with 'NEDERLANDS NIEUW GUINEA' at the top.
Issued during the period when Netherlands New Guinea was a Dutch overseas territory, before its transfer to Indonesia in 1962.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Anefo · License: CC0
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
