New Zealand Queen Victoria 'Chalon Head' Portrait
New Zealand · 1870 · 2d
This stamp features the iconic 'Chalon Head' portrait of Queen Victoria, based on a painting by Alfred Edward Chalon. The design, used by several British colonies, shows the young queen in her coronation robes. This particular issue is distinguished by its watermark and perforation characteristics.
Issued during the colonial period, these stamps represent the height of the British Empire's influence and were among the first definitive series for New Zealand, replacing earlier imperforate versions.
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Engraved
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