Belgium · 1849
Epaulettes 20c blue
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US$33**ⓘ
From Belgium's very first stamp issue, 1 July 1849.
ConditionUsed, imperforate, four margins, plate 1, lightly cancelled with '76' of Louv
CatalogueSG 2 (£70)
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Issue background
Belgium’s first stamp issue is known as the “Epaulettes”, or “Epauletten” in Dutch. The nickname comes from the ornate shoulder decorations on King Leopold I’s military uniform. Though with that stare, his shoulders might not be the first thing you notice. Issued on 1 July 1849, the two values covered…
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