New Zealand Queen Victoria 'Chalon Head' Full Face

Name: New Zealand Queen Victoria 'Chalon Head' Full Face
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. The design shows the Queen in her coronation robes, facing forward, a portrait she reportedly favored. It was printed in a dull orange-red color on blued, unwatermarked paper.

This was the first postage stamp issued by the Colony of New Zealand, printed in London by Perkins Bacon. It marked the beginning of New Zealand's postal independence and is a classic from the British Empire.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria heads-of-state chalon-head

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$800

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