Postage Due, Numerals in Oval Frame
Serbia · 1911 · 5 para
This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Serbia. The design features the denomination '5' within a central oval, surrounded by an ornate frame with Cyrillic text indicating 'POSTAGE' and 'PARA'. The simple yet functional design was typical for definitive and back-of-the-book issues of the period.
Issued in 1911 by the Kingdom of Serbia, this stamp represents the formalization of collecting postage owed on underpaid mail, a common practice in postal systems of the era.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
