Queen Victoria stamps - Stanley Gibbons
WEBQueen Victoria was a beloved monarch and during her reign the Penny Black stamp and Penny Red stamp were introduced that revolutionised the postal system.
The COMPLETE Penny Reds stamp guide (value, history, rarity
WEBDiscover everything you need to know about Penny Red stamps & their value in this detailed guide by Warwick & Warwick – the philatelic experts.
Victoria Stamps (1850 – 1912) - Guide to Value, Marks, History ...
WEBHowever, the basic set comprises three values: one-penny, two-pence, and three-pence denominations in red-brown, lilac, and blue colors. These stamps are imperforate with broad margins. The Queen-on-Thrones are two-pence stamps.
Penny Red - Wikipedia
WEBThe Penny Red was a British postage stamp, issued in 1841. It succeeded the Penny Black and continued as the main type of postage stamp in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until 1879, with only minor changes to the design during that time.
The Imperforate Penny Reds of Great Britain - 1841-1854
WEBNov 19, 2022 · The one I recommend to those of you starting out is the Stanley Gibbons Queen Victoria Volume 1 Specialized Catalogue. There is a fantastic digital online version available for around 58 pounds, and you can jump easily to …
Examining the Half-Length stamps of Victoria - Linns Stamp News
WEBMay 3, 2021 · This mint example of the Victoria 1-penny stamp in the orange-vermilion shade is from the first of four printings by Thomas Ham. (Image courtesy of Robert Jenkins.) This mint example in dull red is from Ham’s third printing of the 1d stamp.
Is my Penny Red worth millions? - Armchair Philately
WEBOct 27, 2021 · The answer: a stamp of Queen Victoria, commonly called the Penny Black for its denomination and color, first issued in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1840. However, it turned out that black cancellations (or even red) on a black stamp were difficult for postmasters to discern.
Queen Victoria stamps - The Postal Museum
WEBIt contains the world’s very first, first day cover – that of the Penny Black. It also includes 1839 Treasury Essays for pre-paid postage, Rowland Hill letters and unique proofs and studies of stamps such as the Twopenny Blue and the Penny Red.
Great Britain (United Kingdom): Queen Victoria - Penny Red 1p Red brown
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The Queen Victoria Stamp - Paradise Valley Stamp Company
WEBThe first issue, known as the Penny Black, was too often illegally used as people would clean and reuse the stamps. In efforts to prevent illegal use, they were printed the stamps in red-brown in 1841. Collectors, from beginners to specialists, appreciate the Penny Black for it’s history, which has brought about great attention. Return to ...