uncommonpre-1900

French Guiana Postage Due Stamp

Name: French Guiana Postage Due Stamp
Brand: French Guiana

French Guiana · 1892 · 5c

This is a postage due stamp featuring a large numeral '5' at its center, indicating the amount to be collected upon delivery. The design is simple and functional, with the denomination clearly displayed, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the inscription 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR'.

Issued in 1892, this stamp was part of French Guiana's second series of postage due stamps, used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD2

scottJ2

michelP2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

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.