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very rarepre-1900
India 1854 Four Annas Queen Victoria Lithograph Cut-to-Shape
India · 1854 · 4 Annas
This octagonal, cut-to-shape stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria in blue on a red background. It is from the fourth printing and is neatly cancelled with a diamond of dots postmark, showing an inverted watermark.
Part of India's first adhesive stamp issue, the 4 Annas is notable as one of the world's first bi-color stamps and a significant piece of British Indian postal history.
Printing Method
Lithography
Catalog Numbers
sg26a
scott17
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$40,000Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$25,000Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15,000Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$7,000Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$3,000Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
