Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria stamps represent the earliest period of British postage stamps issued between 1840 and 1901. This category includes iconic issues such as the Penny Black, Penny Red, and later surface-printed stamps. These stamps form the foundation of world philately and British postal history.
Queen Victoria stamps mark the birth of modern postage with the issue of the world’s first adhesive stamp in 1840.
The Victorian era in philately
The Penny Black, Penny Red, surface-printed issues, and high values reflect the expansion of the British Empire and postal system.
- Penny Black and early line-engraved issues
- Surface-printed stamps
- Plate numbers, shades, and postal usage
Victorian stamps are essential for every classic stamp collection.