New Zealand Queen Victoria Long Type Revenue Stamp
New Zealand · 1882 · 1 Shilling
This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, framed within an ornate design. Known as the 'Long Type' revenue stamp, it was printed by the Government Printing Office in Wellington and was in use for nearly a decade.
Issued during the late Victorian era, these revenue stamps were used for fiscal purposes, such as taxes on legal documents and transactions, rather than for postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
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