Ceylon postage stamp QV year 1863-66 ½d. Dull Mauve SG48 Mint No Gum
The stamp you are referring to, the Ceylon 1863-66 ½d. Dull Mauve (SG48), is a key issue in the “Crown CC Watermark” series.
Here are the specific details for this historical stamp:
stamp 🇱🇰 Ceylon SG48 (1863–1866)
| Feature | Detail |
| Denomination | ½ Penny (½d.) |
| Color | Dull Mauve (a purple-gray shade) |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria (Portrait) |
| Watermark | Crown CC (Crown Colonial) |
| Perforation | Generally Perforated 12.5 (P12½) |
| Catalog No. | Stanley Gibbons (SG) 48 |
💰 Estimated Value and Varieties
The value of this stamp is highly dependent on its condition, especially the quality of the perforation and whether it has original gum.
| Condition | Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Value (Approx.) | Estimated Retail Price (USD/GBP) |
| Used (U) | £16 – £25 (approx. $20 – $32) | $10 – $30 |
| Mounted Mint (MM/MH) | £20 – £40 (approx. $25 – $50) | $15 – $40 |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | Much Higher (Less common) | $75+ (if well-centered) |
Important Varieties
The value can increase significantly if your stamp is one of the listed varieties:
- SG48w (Watermark Inverted): This is a much scarcer and more valuable variety. Catalogue values for this can be around £275 (approx. $340) for a fine mint example.
- SG48b (Reddish Lilac Shade) A recognized color shade variation that also carries a premium.
- SG48 (Rough Perforations): Due to the printing methods of the era, stamps with rough or clean-cut perforations are both common, but superior centering and clean separation increase the value.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.