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Victoria 1 Shilling Telegraph Stamp
Victoria · 1873 · 1s
A 1 shilling telegraph stamp from Victoria, featuring the denomination '1 SHILLING' and 'TELEGRAPH' text within an ornate frame.
Issued in 1873, this stamp was used for the prepayment of telegraph services in the British colony of Victoria, an important communication method before the widespread use of telephones.
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Image: Government of Victoria. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
