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Uruguay Postage Due Stamp
commonpre-1900

Uruguay Postage Due Stamp

Uruguay · 1895 · 1c

This is Uruguay's first postage due stamp, featuring a simple design with the large numeral '1' at its center to indicate the value of 1 centésimo. The text 'REPUBLICA O. DEL URUGUAY' arches over the top, with 'CORREOS' below, and the denomination spelled out as 'UN CENTESIMO' at the bottom.

Issued in 1895, these stamps were used to collect postage fees that were underpaid by the sender, a common practice in postal systems of the era.

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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.