St Helena postage stamp year 1863 Queen Victoria overprinted 4d
The St. Helena 1863 postage stamp featuring Queen Victoria overprinted with “4d” is a well-known issue from the colony’s early philatelic history. This stamp is part of a series issued after the first 6d blue imperforate stamp of 1856.
Key Information:
- Year: 1863
- Design: Portrait of Queen Victoria, based on the original 1856 keyplate design
- Overprint: “4d” applied to denote the denomination of four pence
- Color: Carmine (red) for the 4d value
- Catalogue Reference: Stanley Gibbons SG5
- Printing and Perforation: Imperforate or early perforation varieties exist
- Usage: Used for postal rates requiring a 4d stamp on the island
- Condition and Value: The stamp is collectible in both mint and used conditions; prices vary depending on condition and cancellation
- Historical Context: The 1863 overprinted 4d stamp followed the initial 1856 issue and was part of a broader series of stamps issued in various denominations from 1d to 5s between 1863 and 1880, often using overprints or different colors on the Queen Victoria keyplate design
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