legendarypre-1900

Bermuda Perot Postmaster Provisional

Name: Bermuda Perot Postmaster Provisional
Brand: Bermuda

Bermuda · 1848 · 1 penny

This round, provisional stamp features 'HAMILTON BERMUDA' hand-stamped around its edge, with handwritten text and the year 1848 in the center. It was issued by Postmaster William Bennett Perot to facilitate postage in Bermuda.

Known as a 'Perot' stamp, this is one of only eleven known surviving examples, with only three issued in 1848, making it an iconic rarity in philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postmaster-provisional early-postage colonial-era rarities

Catalog Numbers

scottX1

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$500,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$250,000

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