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uncommonpre-1900
Netherlands Telegraph Stamps
Netherlands · 1877 · 50 Cents
Two Dutch telegraph stamps, one 50 Cents and one 1 Gulden, featuring a central oval with the denomination and 'NEDERLAND' (Netherlands), surrounded by an ornate rectangular frame.
Issued in 1877, these revenue stamps were used to prepay telegraph services in the Netherlands, distinct from postage stamps used for mail delivery.
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.
