Poland Postage Due Stamp, Red Numeral in Oval

Name: Poland Postage Due Stamp, Red Numeral in Oval
Brand: Poland

Poland · 1919 · 5 h

This is a postage due stamp from the Second Polish Republic. The design features the denomination '5' in a large red numeral set within a decorative oval frame, with 'PORTO' inscribed above. The background consists of a fine, light blue guilloche pattern.

Issued in 1919, shortly after Poland regained independence, these stamps were used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. This particular issue was printed in Vienna for use in the Galicia region.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD156

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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