uncommon1945-1980

Red Cross Charity Issue, Bird-of-Paradise

Name: Red Cross Charity Issue, Bird-of-Paradise
Brand: Netherlands New Guinea
Availability: InStock

Netherlands New Guinea · 1958 · 10c + 5c

A stamp featuring a stylized bird-of-paradise alongside the Red Cross emblem, with a surcharge benefiting the Red Cross.

Issued by Netherlands New Guinea in 1958, this stamp was part of a charitable issue to raise funds for the Red Cross, a common practice for colonial administrations.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

red-cross charity bird fauna colonial

Image: Anefo · License: CC0

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.