Great Britain 6d Lilac Embossed Postage Stamp
United Kingdom · 1847 · 6d
The stamp features a profile bust of Queen Victoria facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination 'POSTAGE SIX PENCE' is inscribed below the portrait.
Issued in 1847, this stamp is part of Great Britain's early definitive series, notable for its innovative embossing technique that created a raised design. This method was a security feature intended to deter counterfeiting in the nascent postal system.
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Engraved
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