very rarepre-1900

2d Penny Blue

Name: 2d Penny Blue
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1840 · 2d

The Two Penny Blue — issued alongside the Penny Black as the world's second postage stamp.

The Two Penny Blue was intended for heavier letters. While the Penny Black was quickly replaced with the Penny Red, the Two Pence Blue remained in use much longer.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty postal-history

Catalog Numbers

sg5

scott2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$11,100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,660

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,700

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,850

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$740

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