Western Australia Inverted Swan
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.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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