uncommonpre-1900

Thailand Postage Due Stamp, Unissued

Name: Thailand Postage Due Stamp, Unissued
Brand: Thailand

Thailand · 1883 · 1 Att

This is one of Thailand's (formerly Siam) earliest postage due stamps, intended to collect insufficient postage from the recipient. The design is purely typographic, featuring the denomination '1 ATT' and Siamese script within an ornate, rectangular frame. This particular stamp was prepared for use but never officially issued.

Prepared in 1883 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), this stamp represents the modernization of Siam's postal system, though its unissued status makes it a philatelic curiosity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due typography

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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