Queen Victoria 2 Shilling Brown, Plate 1

United Kingdom · 1880 · 2/- (2 Shillings)

This definitive stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate circular frame. The denomination '2/-' is prominently displayed in the upper corners, with the word 'POSTAGE' at the bottom. The design is notable for its large corner letters, in this case 'KB', which identify the stamp's position on the printing plate.

Issued during the late Victorian era, this high-value stamp was used for heavy letters, parcels, and international mail. It was part of a series that replaced earlier, more ornate high-value designs with a simpler, functional aesthetic.