uncommonpre-1900

French Indochina Postage Due Stamp, Unissued

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

French Indochina · 1889 · 5c

This stamp features a large numeral '5' at its center, indicating its face value of 5 centimes. The text 'CHIFFRE-TAXE' (Postage Due) is prominently displayed above the numeral, with 'INDO-CHINE' below. The design is simple and functional, typical of postage due stamps of the era, intended to indicate the amount of postage to be collected from the recipient.

Prepared in 1889 for use in French Indochina, this postage due stamp was never officially issued. Its existence is known primarily through philatelic collections and catalogs.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals unissued

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

yvertT1

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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.