Yugoslavia 1950s 10 Dinara Postage Due Stamp

This is a used vertical postage due stamp issued during the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia (F.N.R. Jugoslavija) era, likely dating from the early 1950s. The stamp is printed in a distinct orange or vermilion ink on off-white paper and features a denomination of 10 Dinara. The central design depicts five crossed torches held aloft against the backdrop of a large five-pointed star, symbolizing the unity of the Yugoslav republics. The inscription 'PORTO' identifies it as a postage due issue. It possesses standard perforations on all four sides, though some show light wear and irregular separation. A prominent black circular date stamp (CDS) cancellation is visible, indicating postal usage; this cancellation slightly obscures parts of the central motif and the text. The paper shows natural aging and minor toning, common for its era. The printing quality is characteristic of state-produced philatelic materials of the period, displaying clear typography in both Latin and Cyrillic scripts. There are no major tears or thins apparent in the photograph, but the bottom-right corner reveals a slight bluntness. This piece serves as a physical record of the post-WWII socialist period in the Balkans.