Embossed Green Shilling
United Kingdom · 1847 · 1 shilling
The stamp features an embossed profile of Queen Victoria facing left, set within an ornate oval frame. 'POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and 'ONE SHILLING' at the bottom.
Issued in 1847, this stamp is part of the early embossed issues of Great Britain, following the groundbreaking Penny Black. It represents an experimental phase in stamp production, utilizing an embossed design.
Printing Method
Engraved
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