Netherlands Indies 5 Cents Postage Due

Netherlands Indies · 1881 · 5 CENTS

A 5 CENTS postage due stamp from Netherlands Indies, featuring 'PORT BETALEN' and '5 CENTS' within an ornate chain border. This specific stamp is Type III, characterized by 32 chain loops and distinct letter formations for 'BETALEN' and 'PORT'.

Issued for collecting underpaid postage in the Dutch East Indies, these stamps were essential for postal administration in the late 19th century colonial period, ensuring proper revenue collection for mail services.