Great Britain Queen Victoria “Lilac & Green” issue, SG 187-196 (1883-84), plus some notes on rarity and value.
Basic Info
- These stamps are known as the “1883-84 Lilac & Greens”, part of the Queen Victoria surface-printed issues.
- Catalogue numbers: SG 187 to SG 196.
- They run from ½d up to 1s denominations.
- Watermark: Imperial Crown.
- Colours: The lower values (½d, 1½d, 2½d, 3d) are printed in lilac, and the higher values (4d, 5d, 6d, 9d, 1s) are green.
Features and Collecting Notes
- These stamps are fairly short-lived in terms of usage, so finding very fine used examples with good cancellation and intact original colours can be difficult.
- The colours, especially the greens, tend to fade or be affected by exposure/light, so condition is very important.
- There are rarities/varieties associated with this set:
- An unissued 5d green with “line under d” of value.
- Imperforate errors (for example, imperforate pairs or singles) are very collectible and command a premium.
- Colour trials, die proofs and specimen/archival pieces are especially valuable.
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