Queen Victoria, Ceylon

Name: Queen Victoria, Ceylon
Brand: Ceylon

Ceylon · 1857 · 6d

This stamp features the 'Chalon Head' portrait of a young Queen Victoria, a design widely used across the British Empire. The intricate engraving by Perkins Bacon & Co. showcases the Queen in her coronation robes, framed by an elegant octagonal border. It was the first postage stamp issued by the colony of Ceylon.

Issued under British colonial rule, this stamp marks the beginning of postal services in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), facilitating communication within the colony and with Great Britain.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria portraits classic-era

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$450

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$175

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$90

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$40

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