Centenary of the First Adhesive Stamps of Victoria
Australia · 1950 · 2½d
This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first adhesive postage stamps issued by the Colony of Victoria in 1850. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showing the original 1d 'Half-Length' portrait of Queen Victoria alongside a depiction of the sailing ship 'Lysander', which carried mail between Australia and Great Britain.
Issued in 1950, this stamp celebrates a key milestone in Australian postal history, honoring the pre-federation philatelic heritage of the state of Victoria.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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