Netherlands 1852 - King William III, inadequate first-issue postage stamp
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This used, stamped Dutch folded letter, titled “King Willem III, insufficient first-issue postal item”, was sent from Markelo via Deventer and Doesburg to Aalten on 23 April 1859 with insufficient postage of 5 cents.
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Folded letter sent from Markelo via Deventer and Doesborgh to Aalten on April 23, 1859.
Insufficient postage of 5 cents, as indicated by the postal clerk on the folded letter.
See the scans for a good impression.
Registered shipment
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant and far-reaching changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. My apologies for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am temporarily suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. I apologize for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: In connection with the new PPWR law, which came into effect on 12-08-2026 and brings significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU, I will temporarily no longer ship to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Pickup is always possible. For the time being, I will still ship to countries outside the EU. My apologies for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am temporarily suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Folded letter sent from Markelo via Deventer and Doesborgh to Aalten on April 23, 1859.
Insufficient postage of 5 cents, as indicated by the postal clerk on the folded letter.
See the scans for a good impression.
Registered shipment
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant and far-reaching changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. My apologies for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am temporarily suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. I apologize for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: In connection with the new PPWR law, which came into effect on 12-08-2026 and brings significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU, I will temporarily no longer ship to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Pickup is always possible. For the time being, I will still ship to countries outside the EU. My apologies for the inconvenience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the new PPWR regulation—which came into effect on August 12, 2026, and entails significant changes for businesses regarding shipments within the EU—I am temporarily suspending shipments to EU countries other than the Netherlands. Local pickup remains available at all times. I am still shipping to countries outside the EU for the time being. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
Netherlands
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1852
Condition
Cancelled, Postal used
Title
King William III, inadequate first-issue postage stamp
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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