Vintage Circa 1871-1888 Belgium Telegraph Stamp 50 Centimes Leopold II

Item Specifics

Country

Belgium

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description

Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Vintage Circa 1871-1899 Belgium Telegraph Stamp 50 Centimes Leopold II Used CancellationThis Is A Belgian Telegraph Stamp Featuring A Left-Facing Profile Portrait Of King Leopold II, Rendered In Fine Detail With His Characteristic Long Beard And Hair, Encircled By An Ornate Frame With The Words Télégraphe At The Top And 50 Centimes At The Sides. The Stamp Is Printed In A Sepia-Brown Shade With Intricate Guilloche Background Patterning, Typical Of The Late 19th Century Belgian Telegraph Issues Designed To Prevent Forgery. The Blue Circular Cancellation Mark, Applied In Telegraph Office Ink, Suggests Actual Use For Telegraphic Communication Rather Than Postal Purposes, Which Adds Historical Authenticity And Context To This Piece. These Stamps Were Used In Belgium In The Late 1800s And Early 1900s To Prepay Telegraph Fees And Are Collectible For Their Distinctive Design, Fine Engraving, And Historical Association With The Development Of Rapid Communication During The Reign Of Leopold II, Whose Rule Lasted From 1865 To 1909. The Example Shown Appears To Have Clean Perforations, A Centrally Struck Cancellation, And Overall Good Preservation, Making It A Nice Representative Specimen For A Telegraph Stamp Collection. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): French: Télégraphe 50 Centimes — English Translation: Telegraph 50 Centimes Country Of Origin: Belgium Year Of Issue: Circa 1871-1899We're Happy To Combine Shipping On Multiple Orders To Help You Save! Please Wait For A Combined Invoice Before Making Payment. Once Items Are Paid Separately, We Regret That Combined Shipping Discounts Can No Longer Be Applied.All Items Shipped Within The United States Are Sent By First Class Mail Using Hip Standard Envelope With Tracking. International Orders Are Shipped By United States Postal Service First Class Mail Without Tracking. In Both Cases, I Do Not Assume Responsibility For Loss Or Damage Once The Envelope Has Been Delivered To The Post Office. All International Shipments Are Photographed And Hand-Cancelled At The Post Office To Provide Proof Of Mailing. If You Would Prefer Your Item To Be Tracked And Insured, Please Contact Me In Advance So I May Provide The Cost For This Service. If You Are Not In Agreement With These Terms, Kindly Refrain From Placing An Order. Thank You For Your UnderstandingA Friendly Note Before You Buy...Why Buy From Me?Over 7,100 Positive Reviews On Hip Stamp, You Can Buy With Confidence!With Over 50 Years Of Business Experience In New York And Florida Across Various Enterprises, I Bring A Lifetime Of Integrity, Reliability, And Expertise To Every Transaction. I Am Proud To Serve On The Membership Committee And Board Of Directors Of The Internet Philatelic Dealers Association (IPDA Member #443) And Am Also A Member Of The Poster Stamp Collectors Club (PSCC Member #101). My Longstanding Reputation Is Built On Exceptional Customer Service, Attention To Detail, And A Deep Knowledge Of Philately, Ephemera, Antiques And Collectibles. When You Buy From Me, You're Buying From A Trusted Professional Dedicated To Accurate Descriptions, Secure Shipping, And A Positive Experience Every Time. Buy With Confidence Because Your Satisfaction And Security Are Always My Top Priorities.Thanks So Much For Stopping By! Most Of The Poster Stamps And Cinderellas I Offer Are Truly Old Historic Treasures! Many Are Close To 100 Years Old Or More. Because Of Their Age, You Might Notice A Few Minor Imperfections Here And There. They're Full Of History And Character, But They Most Definitely Aren't Post Office Fresh. That's Especially True For Cinderella And Poster Stamps, So Please Take A Good Look At The Scans Because They're An Important Part Of The Description. Also, Please Note That The Backs Of Poster Stamps Are Typically Considered Much Less Important Than The Fronts, And Descriptions Can Be A Bit Subjective. If The Condition Of The Back Is Important To You, Just Reach Out. I Am Happy To Provide More Details Or Additional Scans.I Do My Best To Describe Everything Honestly And Accurately, And To The Best Of My Ability, I Guarantee That All Items Are Genuine (Unless Otherwise Noted). I'm Not A Philatelic Expert, Just A Passionate Collector And Seller Who Cares About Getting It Right. Occasionally A Mistake Might Slip Through, But If An Item Turns Out To Be Fundamentally Not As Described, I'll Make It Right With A Refund.Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions Or If You'd Like To See More Photos. I'm Always Happy To Help Before You Buy.Your Satisfaction Is My Top Priority. The Rest Is Just A Bonus.Thanks Again, And Happy Hunting!

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