Bermuda year 1865 1sh – CV 360e Mint hinged stamp
The stamp you are asking about is the Bermuda 1865 1 Shilling stamp, which is a classic issue from the era of Queen Victoria.
Here are the key details about this stamp:
General Information
- Country: Bermuda (British Colony)
- Year of Issue: 1865 (Issued in September, along with the 1d and 6d values, as part of Bermuda’s first definitive stamp issue)
- Denomination: One Shilling (1s)
- Design: Features the profile of Queen Victoria.
- Purpose: The 1s value was specifically intended for mail to the United Kingdom.
- Watermark: Typically features the Crown & CC (Crown Colony) watermark.
- Color: The definitive color for the main varieties is Green.
Stanley Gibbons (SG) Catalogue Numbers
The exact catalogue number and color can depend on the specific printing or shade. The most common varieties associated with the 1865-1873 period are:
- SG 8: 1s Green (Perf. 14, Watermark Crown CC)
- SG 11: 1s Green (Perf. 14 x 12½, Watermark Crown CC) – This is part of the later printings from 1875-1883 with the compound perforation.
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