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Ceylon

Queen Victoria

Scott 4 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Queen Victoria” stamp was issued by Ceylon, an issuing entity associated with present-day Sri Lanka in 1857-59. This 2p deep stamp is listed under General Issues as Scott 4. It has a perforation measurement of Imperf..

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

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Ceylon
Standard country
Sri Lanka
Entity type
Colony or Protectorate
Parent country
United Kingdom
Country issuing years
1857-1972
Category
General Issues
Scott number
4
Description
Queen Victoria
Year issued
1857-59
Denomination
2p
Colour
Deep
Perforation
Imperf.
Watermark
6
Printing method
Engraving
Paper
white
Stamp type
A1
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