Lady McLeod, Trinidad
Trinidad · 1847 · 5c
The stamp features a simple design of a steamship, the S.S. Lady McLeod, within an unadorned circle. The inscription "LMcLEOD" appears above the ship. This stamp was issued for a private mail service operating between Port of Spain and San Fernando.
The Lady McLeod stamp is one of the world's earliest private post stamps, issued by a local steamship company before the official government postal system was established in Trinidad. It is a classic and highly sought-after philatelic item.
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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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