Great Britain, May 6, 1840 First Issues Collectors Club of stamps and philatelic material

Victoria

Thursday, January 3, 1850.


Victoria Scott #1
Victoria Scott #1

Imperforate, no watermark, engraved.

Printed by ???.

 

The first issue.
Description # printed # issued Scott # S.G. #
January 3, 1850
1 penny vermilion ? ? 1a 1
3 pence light blue ? ? 3a 4
2 pence lilac shades ? ? 5, 5a 2, 3

All issue quantities are approximate.

The first issue is without frame lines. Frame lines were added in the third "state" of the dies.

Scott prices appear to match the less expensive S.G. #12 - 14, so beware when you buy, you may get what you pay for!

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