Bermuda postage stamp year 1883 1d Aniline Carmine SG 24a MNG
That is a very specific and historically significant stamp!
The Bermuda 1883 1d (One Penny) Aniline Carmine, Stanley Gibbons (SG) number 24, is part of the Queen Victoria definitive issue and is particularly noted for its distinctive, bright color, which is achieved using an aniline dye. These dyes are known to fade or “fugitive,” which adds to the stamp’s technical interest.
Here is a summary of the stamp and its value based on catalogue data:
🇧🇲 Bermuda SG 24 Stamp Details and Value
| Feature | Description |
| Country | Bermuda (British Colony) |
| Year of Issue | 1883-1904 Issue (specifically the Aniline Carmine shade) |
| Denomination | 1 Penny (1d) |
| Color | Aniline Carmine (a vibrant, highly water-soluble color) |
| Design | Queen Victoria’s Portrait (Side Face) |
| Catalogue Number | SG 24 (Stanley Gibbons) |
Value Estimate by Condition
The value is highly sensitive to the condition, especially for stamps printed with aniline dyes, which can be affected by water or sunlight.
| Condition | Catalogue Value (Approximate – SG 24) | Real-World Sale Price (Observed) |
| Used | Low value (often under £5 GBP) | Sales are typically very low, often under £1 – £2 GBP. |
| Mint Lightly Hinged (MLH) / Lightly Mounted Mint (LMM) | Catalogue value is often around £60 GBP. | Sales observed around £19 – £30 GBP for well-centered, fresh examples. |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) / Unmounted Mint | The catalogue value for MNH would be considerably higher than the MH value. | A specific variety, the SG 24a (Aniline Carmine), has been listed in Unmounted Mint condition for around £16 GBP, but the standard SG 24 in MNH would be expected to list higher in the catalogue. |
👑 The Importance of Varieties and Condition
- “Aniline Carmine” is the Key: The value is tied to this specific shade (SG 24), which is scarcer than the common 1d Rose Red (SG 23).
- Watermark Varieties: A key factor that drastically increases the value is if the stamp has a Watermark Inverted variety, often catalogued as SG 24aw.
- One sale for a heavily mounted mint SG 24aw (Watermark Inverted) was priced at £95.00 against a catalogue value of £500.00. This shows the significant premium for known errors/varieties.
- Gum Condition: For any “Mint” or “Unused” stamp of this era, you must check the gum (adhesive) on the back:
- Mint Never Hinged (MNH) is worth the most.
- Mint Hinged (MH) or Mounted Mint (MM) is worth substantially less.
- Mint No Gum (MNG) is the lowest value for an unused stamp.
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