uncommonpre-1900

Bechuanaland Protectorate 1-penny Overprint

Name: Bechuanaland Protectorate 1-penny Overprint
Brand: Bechuanaland Protectorate
Availability: InStock

Bechuanaland Protectorate · 1897 · 1d

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an oval frame. It is overprinted with 'BECHUANALAND PROTECTORATE' and '1d' at the bottom.

This stamp signifies the British administration of the Bechuanaland Protectorate, established in 1885. The overprint indicates the adaptation of existing colonial stamps for specific use within the protectorate.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint definitive colonial

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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