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1c British Guiana 1c Magenta
British Guiana · 1856 · 1c
The British Guiana 1c Magenta — the world's most valuable stamp, last sold for $9.48 million.
Only one example is known to exist. It was last sold at Sotheby's in 2014 for $9.48 million, making it the most expensive stamp ever sold.
Printing Method
Typographed
Themes
Catalog Numbers
sg23
scott13
Image: Wikimedia Commons · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$253,500Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$152,100Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$84,500Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$42,250Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$16,900Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
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