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Jamaica Queen Victoria Postage Stamp
commonpre-1900

Jamaica Queen Victoria Postage Stamp

Jamaica · 1889 · 1d

This definitive stamp features the diademed profile of Queen Victoria, a common design for British colonies during her reign. The stamp is printed in a distinctive lilac and red bicolour, with the country name 'JAMAICA' prominently displayed at the top and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom.

Issued in 1889, this stamp was part of a long-running series used for postage in Jamaica under British colonial rule, reflecting the island's status within the British Empire during the late Victorian era.

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Catalog Numbers

sg27
scott27
michel25

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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