Turks Islands postage stamps year 1867-1873 Queen Victoria Used
That’s an excellent area of philately! The stamps of the Turks Islands (before they became the Turks and Caicos Islands) from the 1867-1873 period are the very first issues for the colony and are quite historical.
Here is a breakdown of the key issues and characteristics for the Turks Islands stamps from this period:
🏝️ Turks Islands: 1867-1873 Queen Victoria Issues
The first definitive stamps for the Turks Islands were issued on April 4, 1867. All stamps during this period feature a portrait of Queen Victoria and are inscribed “TURKS ISLANDS” (the name “Caicos” was not added until 1900).
| Issue Date | Denominations | Primary Color(s) | Key Catalogue Numbers (Stanley Gibbons) | Notes |
| April 1867 | 1 Penny (1d) | Dull Rose | SG 1 | First stamp issued for the colony. |
| April 1867 | 6 Pence (6d) | Greyish Black | SG 2 | |
| April 1867 | 1 Shilling (1s) | Bluish Black | SG 3 | |
| 1867-1879 | Various | Various | SG 4-30 | Surcharges and Overprints. Many stamps from the original 1867 issue were later surcharged with new values (like $\frac{1}{2}\text{d}$, 2$\frac{1}{2}\text{d}$, and 4d) to meet postal needs. These are complex and often highly sought after. |
| 1873-1879 | 1 Penny (1d) | Brownish Rose, Brick-Red | SG 4, 5 | Re-issues on different paper (Watermarked). |
| 1873-1879 | 1 Shilling (1s) | Violet | SG 6 | Re-issue on different paper (Watermarked). |
🔍 Key Characteristics for Identification
The stamps from the earliest 1867-1873 period generally share these common features:
- Inscription: Clearly reads “TURKS ISLANDS” (not “Turks and Caicos Islands”).
- Portrait: Features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria.
- Watermark:
- The 1867 issue (SG 1-3) was printed on unwatermarked paper (or laid paper for some).
- The 1873-1879 re-issues (SG 4-6) were printed on paper with the Crown and CC watermark.
- Printing: Printed by the De La Rue company using the Recess (Intaglio) method.
- Perforation: Generally perforated $\text{P} 11$ to $\text{P} 12$.
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