uncommonpre-1900

Western Australia, 1854, Black Swan

Name: Western Australia, 1854, Black Swan
Brand: Western Australia

Western Australia · 1854 · 1d

This stamp features a simple yet elegant design of a black swan, a species native to and symbolic of Western Australia. The design is framed by an octagon with the words 'WESTERN AUSTRALIA' at the top and 'POSTAGE ONE PENNY' at the bottom. It is renowned for its classic and iconic representation of the colony's identity.

Issued in 1854, this was the first postage stamp of the colony of Western Australia. It is considered a classic of philately and is famous for the 'Inverted Swan' error, one of the world's most well-known and valuable stamp errors.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

birds animals swans classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$275

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$120

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$60

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.