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Western Australia Inverted Swan

Name: Western Australia Inverted Swan
Brand: Australia
Availability: InStock

Australia · 1855 · Four Pence

This iconic 1855 stamp from Western Australia features a black swan, the colony's emblem, printed upside down within its frame. It is one of the world's most famous and valuable philatelic errors.

Issued by the British colony of Western Australia, this stamp's inversion was a printing error that occurred during its production, making it a highly sought-after rarity from the early days of postage.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

error swan colonial-era animal

Catalog Numbers

sg4a

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$750,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200,000

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