GREAT BRITAIN – QUEEN VICTORIA

1841–1857 2d BLUE LINE-ENGRAVED STAMPS – LOT OF 8

An interesting group of eight early Great Britain Queen Victoria Two Pence Blue postage stamps from the classic line-engraved period.

Lot Details

• Country: Great Britain

• Reign: Queen Victoria

• Denomination: 2d (Two Pence)

• Period: 1841–1857

• Printing: Line Engraved

• Quantity: 8 individual stamps

• Condition: Used, mixed condition

• Cancellation: Various barred numeral cancellations

• Shades: Different shades of blue, including one very dark example

UNUSUALLY DARK STAMP

One stamp in this group has a particularly dark, almost black or greenish-black appearance.

This stamp shows the characteristic horizontal white lines of the 1841-type 2d Blue design.

Its exact shade has not been professionally authenticated, and no claim is made that it represents a rare colour variety.

CONDITION

The stamps are in mixed collectable condition, with varying margins, cancellations and signs of age.

Faults may include surface wear, thinning, close or cut margins, heavy cancellations and discolouration.

The lot is offered as a group of genuine-looking early Queen Victoria classics, suitable for study, reference, plating or collection spaces.

PLEASE NOTE

The stamps shown in the photographs are the actual items you will receive.

Please examine the front and reverse photographs carefully before purchasing.

No individual plate identification or exceptional shade is guaranteed.

An interesting group for collectors of early Great Britain line-engraved stamps.