British St. Lucia stamp 1d year 1860 Queen Victoria MH stamp
The British St. Lucia 1d stamp from 1860 featuring Queen Victoria is a highly collectible classic stamp and holds historical significance. Here’s a detailed overview:
🟣 St. Lucia 1860 1d Queen Victoria Stamp
Basic Info:
- Country: St. Lucia (British colony at the time)
- Denomination: 1 penny (1d)
- Issue Year: 1860
- Monarch Featured: Queen Victoria
- Design: Side profile of Queen Victoria, typical of early British colonial issues
- Printing Method: Line-engraved (intaglio)
- Color: Typically rose or red
Philatelic Details:
- First Issue: This 1d stamp was part of St. Lucia’s first postage stamp issue (1860).
- Designer: Based on the classic Chalon head portrait of Queen Victoria by Alfred Chalon, though some variants may differ depending on the printer.
- Printer: Perkins Bacon & Co.
🔍 Collectibility & Value
The value depends on:
- Condition: Mint, used, or on-cover
- Centering and margins
- Gum presence (for mint stamps)
- Postmark clarity (for used stamps)
- Rarity and plate variations
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