uncommon1900-1945

French Indochina Postage Due Stamp, Unissued

Name: French Indochina Postage Due Stamp, Unissued
Brand: French Indochina

French Indochina · 1908 · 1c

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design dominated by a large numeral '1' indicating the value of 1 centime. The text 'INDO-CHINE' appears at the top, with 'CHIFFRE-TAXE' (Postage Due) below, and 'A PERCEVOIR' (To Be Collected) at the bottom, all enclosed within an ornate frame. The design prioritizes clarity for postal workers to identify and collect insufficient postage.

This stamp was prepared for use in French Indochina but was never officially issued. Unissued stamps are often sought after by collectors as they represent a unique part of a country's postal history.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottJ1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.