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About this stamp

The “Queen Victoria” stamp was issued by Ceylon, an issuing entity associated with present-day Sri Lanka in 1861. This 8p yellow brown stamp is classified under General Issues. It has a perforation measurement of 14 to 15-1/2.

It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include white paper and 6 watermark.

Stamp Database recordStamp details
Issued by
Ceylon
Country today
Sri Lanka
Type of issuer
Colony or Protectorate
Ruled by
United Kingdom
Country issuing years
1857-1972
Category
General Issues
Description
Queen Victoria
Year issued
1861
Denomination
8p
Colour
Yellow Brown
Perforation
14 to 15-1/2
Watermark
6
Printing method
Engraving
Paper
white
Stamp type
A2