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Netherlands Telegraph Stamp 25c
Netherlands · 1877 · 25c
A 25 cent telegraph stamp from the Netherlands featuring a central numeral '25' within an ornate frame, with 'NEDERLAND' at the top and 'TELEGRAFIE' at the bottom.
Issued in 1877, this stamp was used for paying telegraph services in the Netherlands, a common practice before the widespread adoption of telephones.
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Image: Government of the Netherlands · License: Public domain
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.
