Bermuda postage stamps year 1866 1-2 Pence
Bermuda Postage Stamps – Year 1866
In 1866, Bermuda—then a British colony—issued its first official postage stamps. These early stamps are highly collectible and mark the beginning of Bermuda’s postal history.
📬 First Issue: 1865–1874 (Issued starting in 1866)
🗓 Date of Issue: Officially issued in 1866, though inscribed “1865” on the stamps.
🖼 Design Features:
- Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left
- Inscription: “BERMUDA” at the top, “SIX PENCE” at the bottom
- Classic line-engraved design typical of early British colonial issues
- Produced by Perkins, Bacon & Co.
🧾 Key Stamp from 1866
| Value | Color | Scott # | SG # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6d | Grey/lilac | Scott #1 | SG #1 | First Bermuda stamp; inscribed “Six Pence”; used for overseas postage |
- Watermark: Large Star
- Perforation: Perf 14 to 16 (varieties exist)
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