New Zealand 1d 'Penny Universal' Queen Victoria
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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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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