Belgium · 1849 First Issue
Epaulettes 10c grey-brown
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US$21**ⓘ
From Belgium's very first stamp issue, 1 July 1849.
ConditionUsed, imperforate, four margins tight at left, heavy cancel as usual
CatalogueScott 1, SG 1, Michel 1a, Y&T 1 (€120+)
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Issue background
Belgium passed its first postal reform law in 1847 but took a couple of years to act. When its first stamps finally appeared on 1 July 1849, Belgium joined the small group of countries that had already adopted the postage stamp. The design shows King Leopold I in full military dress, with prominent…
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