Up for auction is a magnificent classic philatelic rarity: the first stamp of the Netherlands, issued in 1852. This is the 5 cent blue featuring King Willem III, cataloged under NVPH 1. The stamp is imperforate (imperf) with visible margins on all four sides, framing the central portrait beautifully. Condition: Unused, no gum (Mint No Gum / MNG). The paper is clean and the blue color remains vibrant and sharp for its age. A wonderful opportunity to acquire the historic number one stamp of the Netherlands for your classical collection. Please check the close-up high-resolution scans of both the front and back to evaluate the margins and condition.