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Western Australia Swan 1d
commonpre-1900

Western Australia Swan 1d

Western Australia · 1884 · 1d

The stamp features a black swan in the center, facing left, with 'WESTERN AUSTRALIA' above and 'ONE PENNY' below. The denomination '1d' is in the lower corners.

This stamp was issued by the British Colony of Western Australia before its federation into the Commonwealth of Australia. The Black Swan is a prominent symbol of the colony and later the state.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg81
scott39
michel39

Image: Government of Western Australia · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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