GB QUEEN VICTORIA 1876, 10s GREY-GREEN Telegraph Stamp, SG T16, Plate 1, VFU
ABOUT THE STAMPS
Design & Plate: It features Queen Victoria's portrait enclosed within a large, intricate octagon pattern reading "TELEGRAPHS" across the upper slopes and "TEN SHILLINGS" along the base. The number 1 is engraved inside the small square panels at the top-left and top-right corners, designating it as Plate 1 .
Corner Check Letters: The lower square corners show the check letters "H - H" .
Cancellation: This specimen features a highly desirable, exceptionally crisp, and nearly complete Circular Date Stamp (CDS) cancel that reads "PADDINGTON / LONDON" . The date appears to read "MY 1 79"(May 1, 1879), matching its contemporary usage period.
Condition: This is a premium used condition specimen. Surface-printed high-value Victorian telegraphs are notoriously plagued by heavy, messy "boxed" or "bars" cancels that obscure the portrait. A clear, upright, face-free town CDS like this is a significant condition plus for collectors. The margins are sound, and the perforations are clean and fully intact.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Stamp as seen on images. Please be aware that post is for FREE dealt via Royal Mail however, if you want to have secure delivery can be arranged to be posted by DHL or UPS, ...
All money from the sale go to Cancer Foundation and Hospital Trials therefore, there is no returning policy available as well no refund (no return and no refund for this stamp).
PAYMENT & POSTAGE DETAILS
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