Queen Victoria Definitive Stamp

Name: Queen Victoria Definitive Stamp
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1840 · 1 Penny

This stamp features a classic engraved portrait of Queen Victoria, likely the iconic Penny Black or Penny Red design. It represents an early and fundamental issue in British philately.

The Penny Black, issued in 1840, was the world's first adhesive postage stamp, revolutionizing postal services and making postage affordable and accessible to the public.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty monarch portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$750

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$300

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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