New Zealand 1d 'Penny Universal' Queen Victoria

Name: New Zealand 1d 'Penny Universal' Queen Victoria
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1901 · 1d (One Penny)

This definitive stamp, known as the 'Penny Universal', features a portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, framed by an ornate design. The design includes the words 'NEW ZEALAND' at the top and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below, with the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the very bottom. This was the first stamp in the world to be inscribed 'Universal Postage', reflecting New Zealand's advocacy for a universal postal rate.

Issued in 1901, this stamp was part of a series that promoted the idea of a single, affordable international postage rate, a concept championed by New Zealand's Postmaster General, Joseph Ward.

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Themes

royalty queen-victoria portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott100

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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