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uncommonpre-1900
Malta Queen Victoria Halfpenny Postage Stamp
Malta · 1860 · ½d
This stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, based on the 'Chalon Head' design by Alfred Edward Chalon. It is a definitive issue, printed in a buff or yellow-buff color, and was the first postage stamp ever issued by Malta.
Issued under British rule, this stamp marked Malta's entry into the postal system of the British Empire, replacing the use of British stamps on the island.
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Catalog Numbers
sg1
scott1
michel1
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Superb(S)
$150Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$120Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$90Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.