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Netherlands Queen Wilhelmina Definitive Stamp
Netherlands · 1919 · 5 CENTS
The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Wilhelmina facing right, within an oval frame. The denomination '5 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Queen Wilhelmina reigned from 1890 to 1948, a period encompassing significant historical events including World War I. This stamp is part of a long-running series of definitive issues featuring her portrait, widely used for everyday postal services in the Netherlands.
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Image: Theo van Doesburg · License: Public domain
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