uncommonpre-1900

W.H. Smith 3d Advertising Ring Indicia

Name: W.H. Smith 3d Advertising Ring Indicia
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1890 · 3d

The stamp features an impressed profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, within an oval frame. An outer ring contains advertising text for W.H. Smith, surrounding the central indicium.

This is an example of early postal stationery from the United Kingdom, featuring an impressed indicium of Queen Victoria. The inclusion of an advertising ring by W.H. Smith highlights the commercial use and integration of postal services with private businesses in the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state postal-stationery advertising

Image: UK Government · 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.