New Zealand 1855 Queen Victoria 'Chalon Head' Imperforate

Name: New Zealand 1855 Queen Victoria 'Chalon Head' Imperforate
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1855 · 1d

This stamp features the 'Chalon Head' portrait of Queen Victoria, based on a painting by Alfred Edward Chalon. It is one of New Zealand's first postage stamps, printed in London by Perkins Bacon on blued paper and issued imperforate. The design is renowned for its classic elegance and fine engraving.

Issued in 1855, this was New Zealand's first postage stamp, marking the beginning of its postal history as a British colony. These stamps were essential for communication across the remote and developing islands.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria portraits classic-philately

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$650

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

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