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Queen Victoria 1/2d Vermilion with Squared-Circle Postmark
commonpre-1900

Queen Victoria 1/2d Vermilion with Squared-Circle Postmark

United Kingdom · 1890 · 1/2d

The stamp features a profile bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with 'POSTAGE AND REVENUE' at the top and 'HALF PENNY' at the bottom. It is cancelled with a clear squared-circle postmark dated 1890.

This stamp is part of the Queen Victoria 'Jubilee' issue, introduced in 1887 to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. It was a long-running definitive series used for everyday postal services in the British Empire.

Catalog Numbers

sg197
scott104
michel80

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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