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Netherlands Birds of Prey Presentation Pack (NVPH #1653-1655) 1995

Netherlands 1995 PTT Post presentation pack 'Birds of Prey' containing three commemorative stamps with bird illustrations. - view 1
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Estimated value

$5 - $12

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Category

Stamps

Brand

PTT Post

Era

1995

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Authenticity

Very High(95%)
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NETHERLANDS BIRDS OF PREY PRESENTATION PACK (NVPH #1653-1655) 1995: IDENTIFICATION

A standard philatelic presentation pack issued by PTT Post (PostNL) containing three mint commemorative stamps celebrating Dutch birds of prey. The set includes a 70c Torenvalk (Kestrel), 80c Blauwe Kiekendief (Hen Harrier), and 100c Rode Wouw (Red Kite). The stamps are secured behind clear protective mounts on an informative card labeled 'nr. 140' in the official series of Dutch stamp bulletins.

Compare with other stamps in the archive: Netherlands 1988 Europa CEPT 'Transportation' 75c Stamp (Scott #726) on Lelystad Rail Commemorative Cover, 10-Cent Pan-American Union Air Mail Stamp (Scott #C25), Belgian Congo, Queen Elisabeth Mask Issue (1928-1930) - 6 Francs.

POSTAL HERITAGE

Released on September 5, 1995, this set was part of the 'Natuur en Milieu' (Nature and Environment) series, a recurring theme for the Dutch postal authority during the 1990s as environmental awareness grew. The stamps were designed to highlight the conservation status of local raptors, with the ...
Released on September 5, 1995, this set was part of the 'Natuur en Milieu' (Nature and Environment) series, a recurring theme for the Dutch postal authority during the 1990s as environmental awareness grew. The stamps were designed to highlight the conservation status of local raptors, with the text explicitly noting the status of each species: 'everywhere observable', 'threatened', and 'rare'.

PHILATELIC NOTES

1

The 100 cent denomination in this 1995 set was specifically designed for international letters weighing up to 20 grams outside of Europe.

2

This presentation pack is numbered 140 in a series of informational folders that PTT Post produced continuously for collectors from the 1970s through the 2000s.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 19 stamps items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

  • Standard government-issued philatelic product
  • Low market value discourages sophisticated forgery
  • Contextually correct typography and PTT Post branding
How does authenticity detection work?

PHILATELIST'S VERDICT

Philatelist

Stamp Specialist

The item is a standard, mass-distributed philatelic product with all official markings visible; identification is definitive based on the printed text and denominations.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Official PTT Post logo and 'Natuur en Milieu' series title
  • 2Issue date of 5 September 1995 clearly printed on card
  • 3Denominations of 70c, 80c, and 100c align with 1995 Dutch postage rates
  • 4Folder number 140 is consistent with the PTT Post chronological catalog system
  • 5Clean, uncancelled surfaces indicate Mint condition

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Verify the presence of 'PTT Post' or '1995' watermarks if they exist for this specific paper type
  • →Check for any yellowing or 'toning' on the back of the card which can occur in humid storage

CONDITION & GRADE

Extra Fine (EF)

Grading breakdown

Stamps show excellent centering typical of modern Dutch issues; the presentation pack protects the original gum and ensures the stamps remain in post-office-fresh condition.

Condition

The stamps appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition as they are housed in original PTT protective mounts. There is no visible foxing on the presentation card, and the perforations appear intact and undisturbed.

PHILATELIC VALUATION

$5 - $12

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Topical bird collectors and Netherlands-specialist philatelists looking for complete 'as-issued' sets.

What increases value

  • •Completeness of the original presentation folder
  • •Absence of 'toning' or humidity damage on the paper card
  • •Ongoing interest in European raptor thematic collecting

What lowers value

  • •High mintage numbers make this a common item in the secondary market
  • •Bends or creases in the protective plastic sleeve or card lower value significantly

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Original plastic Outer Sleeve present
  • •Low numbered folders relative to the total series run

Grade & condition

Condition of the presentation card is as important as the stamps themselves for this specific item type.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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