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Postage Due, Numerals in Oval Frame
common1900-1945

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.

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Catalog Numbers

scottJ1
michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.