Bahamas year 1863 stamp 1d – Sg.24 Unused – MH (*)
The Bahamas 1863 1d (One Penny) stamp, Stanley Gibbons (SG) reference SG24, is part of the second series of postage stamps issued for the Bahamas.
This issue is historically significant as it marked the transition to a new watermark and perforation size for the colony.
🇧🇸 Bahamas 1863 1d Red (SG24)
| Feature | Details |
| Monarch / Design | Queen Victoria (Chalon Head design) |
| Denomination | 1d (One Penny) |
| Color | Typically described as Red or Red-Brown/Rose-Red |
| Watermark | Crown and CC (Watermark 1 in the Scott Catalogue system) |
| Perforation | 12.5 (This is the key difference from the earlier, coarser perforated issues) |
| Catalogue Reference | Stanley Gibbons No. 24 (SG24) |
| Condition | Unused (often described as Mint Hinged – MH or Mint No Gum – MNG for this age) |
