Description: The first stamp of St Helena was issued on 1 January 1856.[1] It was a 6d blue imperforate stamp portraying Queen Victoria. From 1863 to 1880, this stamp was issued in various colours, perforated and overprinted for each value from 1d to 5s. This design continued to be used until 1884, when a new set of Victorian key types was issued for the colony. 3d surcharge (black) on 6d WATERMARK; CA under up PRINTED by De La Rue & Co PRINTING; Recess COLOUR; Deep Purple PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING. IF YOU ARE BUYING MORE THAN ONE ITEM PLEASE ADD TO BASKET
Price: 22 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-02-06T17:40:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.58 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Type: Definitive
Year of Issue: 1881-1890
Number: 1
Era: Victoria (1840-1901)
Country/Region of Origin: GB
Quality: Mint Hinged
Currency: Pre-Decimal
Grade: G/VG (Good/Very Good)
Topic: Royal
Colour: Deep Purple
Regional Status: Colony
