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1d Post Office

Name: 1d Post Office
Brand: Mauritius

Mauritius · 1847 · 1d

The Mauritius 'Post Office' 1d — one of the world's rarest and most famous stamps.

The Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps of 1847 are among the most valuable stamps in the world. Only about 14 'Post Office' one penny stamps survive, with the inscription 'Post Office' instead of the intended 'Post Paid'.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$267,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$160,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$89,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$44,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$17,800

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