Belgian Railway Parcel Post stamp – 1 Franc, purp

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number8112
CategoryStamps & Philately
AuctionCoin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
DateAugust 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseFeatherznest
LocationGrapevine, Arkansas

Belgian Railway Parcel Post stamp – 1 Franc, purpleIdentificationCountry: Belgium (bilingual “BELGIQUE – BELGIE”)Type: Railway parcel post / Chemins de Fer (Spoorwegen) stampDesign: Steam locomotive and train, inscribed “CHEMINS DE FER” at topValue: 1 Fr (1 Franc)Color: Purple / violetIssue: Part of the 1935 series commemorating the centenary of Belgian railways (or a closely related contemporary printing in the same design style)Cancel: Heavy black railway-style cancel including “BRUXELLES” and a date of 31 July 1937 (or very similar)These stamps were issued for the Belgian railway’s parcel post service rather than regular letter mail. The train design is one of the more attractive ones from the interwar period.

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