Queen Victoria 1d Stamp on 1893 New South Wales Letter
Australia · 1893 · 1d
The stamp features a profile bust of Queen Victoria facing left, within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE PENNY' is at the bottom, and 'NEW SOUTH WALES' is at the top.
This stamp was issued by the Colony of New South Wales before the federation of Australia in 1901, representing the postal system under British colonial rule. It was a common definitive issue used for standard letter postage during the late Victorian era.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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