Netherlands Official Service Stamp (Queen Wilhelmina)
Netherlands · 1913 · 2½ C.
A definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, overprinted diagonally with 'OFFICIEELE DIENST' for official use.
This official stamp was used by Dutch government departments for their mail, indicating its use for official correspondence rather than private postage. The 'Armenwet' (Poor Law) in the filename suggests its potential use in the administration of social welfare.
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Image: <a href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_V%C3%BCrtheim" class="extiw" title="nl:Joseph Vürtheim">nl:Joseph Vürtheim</a> (1808-1900) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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