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Mauritius 'Post Office' One Penny Stamp on Cover

Name: Mauritius 'Post Office' One Penny Stamp on Cover
Brand: Mauritius

Mauritius · 1847 · One Penny

This listing features the iconic Mauritius 'Post Office' One Penny stamp, issued in 1847, affixed to its original cover. The stamp, in a distinctive orange-red, depicts Queen Victoria's profile and is famously inscribed 'POST OFFICE' instead of 'POST PAID'.

The 'Post Office' Mauritius stamps are among the world's most valuable philatelic items, known for their rarity and the unique inscription error. This specific cover was used to send an invitation to a ball hosted by Lady Gomm, the Governor's wife, adding to its historical allure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

early-stamps postal-history queens-head rarities

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$4,000,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3,000,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,000,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500,000

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

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