Ceylon year 1857 1 shilling postage stamp Used
The Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 1 shilling postage stamp from 1857 is a significant part of the country’s first stamp issue, known as the “Star Watermark” imperforate issue.
Here are the key details of this stamp:
| Feature | Details |
| Country | Ceylon (British Colony) |
| Year of Issue | 1857 (Issued in July 1857, following the first 6 pence value in April 1857) |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling (1/-) |
| Design | Portrait of a young Queen Victoria (in an octagonal frame) |
| Color | Bluish Violet (or Slate-Violet/Dull Violet) |
| Printing | Recess printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co., London |
| Perforation | Imperforate (Die-cut from sheets with scissors) |
| Watermark | Star (Crown watermark was used later) |
| Catalogue Number | Scott: #4 (often listed as #4 in older or specialized catalogs) |
| Stanley Gibbons (SG): #10 |
This stamp is a classic issue of Ceylon and, due to its age and imperforate nature, is highly sought after by collectors, especially examples with four clear margins. It is part of the same famous series that includes the rare and valuable 4 pence “Dull Rose” stamp.
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