Gibraltar year 1904 stamp 1 shilling black and carmine
1 Shilling stamp from the period of King Edward VII for the British colony of Gibraltar!
The stamp is the 1 Shilling (1/-) Black and Carmine from the 1904-1908 King Edward VII Definitive Issue.
Here are the key details for this particular stamp:
| Detail | Description |
| Monarch | King Edward VII |
| Country | Gibraltar (British Colony) |
| Year of Issue | The issue was released starting in 1904. |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling (1/-) |
| Colors | Black & Carmine (Red) |
| Catalogue No. | Stanley Gibbons (SG) 61 or SG 61a (for the chalky paper variety) |
| Watermark | Crown CA (Multiple Crown and CA) |
💰 Approximate Market Value
The value of this stamp varies significantly based on its condition and whether it is on the original plain paper or the less common chalky paper:
| Condition | Stanley Gibbons No. | Estimated Price Range (as of recent sales) |
| Fine Used | SG 61 or 61a | £6.50 – £15 (or currency equivalent) |
| Mint Hinged | SG 61 | £20 – £35 |
| Mint Hinged | SG 61a (Chalky Paper) | Up to £100 (or currency equivalent) |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | SG 61 or 61a | Typically commands a significant premium over Mint Hinged. |
Note on Chalky Paper (SG 61a): This variety is printed on paper coated with a chemical substance (chalk) to prevent forgery by making the ink smudge if the stamp is soaked. It is scarcer and more valuable.
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