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uncommon1900-1945
Uruguay 1905 Postage Due Stamp on Local Cover
Uruguay · 1905 ·
This is a local cover from Montevideo, Uruguay, mailed within the 'Ciudad Nueva al Sud' district. It features a postage due stamp, indicating that the original postage was insufficient and the recipient had to pay the remaining fee upon delivery.
In the early 20th century, postage due stamps were a common feature of postal systems worldwide, used to collect unpaid postage from the addressee.
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Superb(S)
$75Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$50Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$35Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$20Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$10Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
