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Queen Wilhelmina 'Type Veth' Definitive

Name: Queen Wilhelmina 'Type Veth' Definitive
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1919 · 12½ C

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, facing right, wearing a diadem. The country name 'NEDERLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '12½ C' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the long-running 'Type Veth' series, a definitive issue depicting Queen Wilhelmina that served the Netherlands for nearly two decades. Its usage in 1919 reflects the stability of the Dutch monarchy during the early 20th century, a period when the Netherlands maintained neutrality during World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg132

scott89

michel85

Image: Theo van Doesburg · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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