uncommonpre-1900

Jamaica Queen Victoria 'Pineapple' Issue

Name: Jamaica Queen Victoria 'Pineapple' Issue
Brand: Jamaica

Jamaica · 1860 · 1d

This stamp features a diademed profile portrait of Queen Victoria, framed by an ornate design. The design is notable for its watermark, a pineapple, which was a significant agricultural product of Jamaica and a symbol of the island. This was the first postage stamp issued specifically for Jamaica.

Issued in 1860, this stamp marks Jamaica's transition from using British stamps to having its own distinct postal issues, reflecting its status as a Crown Colony within the British Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty queen-victoria definitive colonial

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$350

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$250

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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