Jamaica 1870 Queen Victoria 2d Rose

Name: Jamaica 1870 Queen Victoria 2d Rose
Brand: Jamaica

Jamaica · 1870 · 2d

This stamp features a diademed portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an octagonal frame. The design, engraved by De La Rue, is notable for its fine detail and the 'Crown CC' watermark, indicating it was printed on paper intended for the Crown Colonies.

Issued during the British colonial period, this definitive stamp was part of a series that replaced earlier fiscal stamps used for postage. The A73 barred oval cancel identifies the post office of St. Ann's Bay.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg5

scott5

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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