Queen Victoria Stamps

GB UK 1880 81 Scarce used Queen Victoria stamps x 5

GB UK 1880 81 Scarce used Queen Victoria stamps x 5

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1865 70 Great Britain Queen Victoria Stamps 43a 58

1865 70 Great Britain Queen Victoria Stamps 43a 58

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Stamps -> UK (Great Britain) -> Victoria

Queen Victoria StampsFor collectors of stamps from Great Britain, perhaps the most desirable stamp of all is the Queen Victoria Stamp. This is a rare stamp that was first made in 1840. The original value was one penny, but since that time these stamps have become much more expensive. You can easily expect to pay anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars on an authentic Queen Victoria stamp.

While there are many of these available, it is important to know whether or not you have an authentic Queen Victoria stamp on your hands, or if it is a fake. Here are some easy guidelines to help you determine not only the authenticity of your stamp but whether or not it will be worth a great deal of money.

1. Overall Condition

Queen Victoria stamps that are in great condition will obviously sell for more money. If you are a serious collector with money to spend, look for an extremely fine or very fine condition stamp. These will typically have very small perforations on the edge and the entire stamp will be very clean looking and in overall good condition.

However, if the stamp is too perfect, you may not be dealing with an authentic Queen Victoria stamp. There should be some age and wear to the item if it is authentic.

2. Look for adhesive.

One of the world’s first adhesive stamps was the Queen Victoria stamp and these are worth an incredible amount of money. Ideally, you should look for one that has the majority of the gum intact, since these will be worth the most money. However, even stamps that only have a small amount of adhesive can still be worth a pretty penny.

If the adhesive is not dark colored, as it would be with age, this is a sign that it may have been added recently. Remember, if it looks too new – chances are that it is.

3. Avoid faults.

Unless you are merely collecting Queen Victoria stamps for the fun of it, you should avoid faults. These are imperfections that are the result of age and handling, and not from the original designer. If the stamp is torn, or has creases, it will be worth less money. However, little things like having a hinge still intact may actually increase the overall value of the stamp.

This is one case where perfection makes it easy to spot a fake. While collectors always look for Queen Victoria stamps that are in close to perfect condition, they will still have some age since they are so old. Avoid any stamps that are completely perfect.

Stamp collecting should be fun, so first and foremost remember that if you do come across an authentic Queen Victoria stamp, even if it was used on a postcard it is still a rare find. Take good care of it and you never know, it may increase in value over time. These rare stamps are a lot of fun to collect.

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GB UK 1880 81 Scarce used Queen Victoria stamps x 5

GB UK 1880 81 Scarce used Queen Victoria stamps x 5

US $169.99

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1865 70 Great Britain Queen Victoria Stamps 43a 58

1865 70 Great Britain Queen Victoria Stamps 43a 58

US $87.50

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MH OG 1870 NEWFOUNDLAND 3 CENT QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP 33

MH OG 1870 NEWFOUNDLAND 3 CENT QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP 33

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GB QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION 69 STAMPS USED

GB QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION 69 STAMPS USED

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HONG KONG QUEEN VICTORIA FINE STAMPS AND COVERS

HONG KONG QUEEN VICTORIA FINE STAMPS AND COVERS

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1871 Queen Victoria 3 cent stamp rose color used

1871 Queen Victoria 3 cent stamp rose color used

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QUEEN VICTORIA Penny Red Stamps Collection on 5 Pages

QUEEN VICTORIA Penny Red Stamps Collection on 5 Pages

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88 1899 CANADA STAMP 2c Provisional Queen Victoria MNH

88 1899 CANADA STAMP 2c Provisional Queen Victoria MNH

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St Vincent Mint Queen Victoria Collection of Stamps

St Vincent Mint Queen Victoria Collection of Stamps

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56 x QUEEN VICTORIA 1d Penny Red Star Stamps Plated

56 x QUEEN VICTORIA 1d Penny Red Star Stamps Plated

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Hong Kong Queen Victoria Fine Stamps Covers Book

Hong Kong Queen Victoria Fine Stamps Covers Book

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2 NEW ZEALAND Queen Victoria proof stamps Stamp

2 NEW ZEALAND Queen Victoria proof stamps Stamp

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14 1859 CANADA STAMP 1 cent Rose Queen Victoria

14 1859 CANADA STAMP 1 cent Rose Queen Victoria

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3 x QUEEN VICTORIA WH Smith Embossed Stamps

3 x QUEEN VICTORIA WH Smith Embossed Stamps

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CANADA 18 A FINE USED STAMP QUEEN VICTORIA1859

CANADA 18 A FINE USED STAMP QUEEN VICTORIA1859

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100 QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS OF BRITISH COLONIES UNCHECKED

100 QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS OF BRITISH COLONIES UNCHECKED

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QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS FROM NATAL 1870 1895

QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS FROM NATAL 1870 1895

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INDIA NWPOUDH ON QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP PAPER 28

INDIA NWPOUDH ON QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP PAPER 28

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GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA 2 STAMPS USED 269

GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA 2 STAMPS USED 269

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CANADA USED 47 STAMP QUEEN VICTORIA

CANADA USED 47 STAMP QUEEN VICTORIA

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Canada 621i MNH15c Queen Victoria10 stamps

Canada 621i MNH15c Queen Victoria10 stamps

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74 1898 CANADA STAMP 1 2c Numeral Queen Victoria MH OG

74 1898 CANADA STAMP 1 2c Numeral Queen Victoria MH OG

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HongKong Queen Victoria Stamps

HongKong Queen Victoria Stamps

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CANADA STAMPS SC 51 53 54 QUEEN VICTORIA 1837 1897

CANADA STAMPS SC 51 53 54 QUEEN VICTORIA 1837 1897

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GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA 5 STAMPS USED 270

GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA 5 STAMPS USED 270

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19 CONTRACT NOTE REVENUE STAMPS QUEEN VICTORIA TO QE2

19 CONTRACT NOTE REVENUE STAMPS QUEEN VICTORIA TO QE2

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2021 GRENADA STAMPS 1883 QUEEN VICTORIA

2021 GRENADA STAMPS 1883 QUEEN VICTORIA

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Canada 1868 Queen Victoria Stamp 24 USED HCV

Canada 1868 Queen Victoria Stamp 24 USED HCV

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EARLY QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS FROM NATAL 1861 1863

EARLY QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS FROM NATAL 1861 1863

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Canada 1868 Queen Victoria Stamp 21 USED HCV

Canada 1868 Queen Victoria Stamp 21 USED HCV

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED STAMPS

SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED STAMPS

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Used 1868 1876 Queen Victoria Canada Scott 22 Stamp

Used 1868 1876 Queen Victoria Canada Scott 22 Stamp

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New Zealand 2 stamp duty Queen Victoria

New Zealand 2 stamp duty Queen Victoria

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1897 CANADA stamp Queen Victoria Scott 54

1897 CANADA stamp Queen Victoria Scott 54

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INDIA 23 STAMPS QUEEN VICTORIA 1882 10 VALUES INCS 1R

INDIA 23 STAMPS QUEEN VICTORIA 1882 10 VALUES INCS 1R

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15 QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS INDIA EAST INDIASET JA 1950

15 QUEEN VICTORIA STAMPS INDIA EAST INDIASET JA 1950

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1868 CANADA 2 QUEEN VICTORIA 3¢ STAMPS SMALL HEAD ISSUE

1868 CANADA 2 QUEEN VICTORIA 3¢ STAMPS SMALL HEAD ISSUE

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA MAINLY GB STAMPS CAT £42

SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA MAINLY GB STAMPS CAT £42

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA GB STAMPS CAT £48

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA MAINLY GB STAMPS CAT £78

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CANADA 45 OLD MIXED STAMPS SOME WITH QUEEN VICTORIA

CANADA 45 OLD MIXED STAMPS SOME WITH QUEEN VICTORIA

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CANADA QUEEN VICTORIA BILL STAMPS TO 3 DOLLARS USED

CANADA QUEEN VICTORIA BILL STAMPS TO 3 DOLLARS USED

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Queen Victoria GB Penny Black Stamp TE

Queen Victoria GB Penny Black Stamp TE

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CANADA Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Album Page

CANADA Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Album Page

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA AUSTRALIANVICTORIASTAMPS

SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA AUSTRALIANVICTORIASTAMPS

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SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA USED STAMPS

SELECTION OF QUEEN VICTORIA USED STAMPS

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LOT OF QUEEN VICTORIA AUSTRALIANVICTORIA1901 STAMPS

LOT OF QUEEN VICTORIA AUSTRALIANVICTORIA1901 STAMPS

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CANADA QUEEN VICTORIA 1870 89 STAMPS USED

CANADA QUEEN VICTORIA 1870 89 STAMPS USED

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED PLATE 27 SG 37 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED PLATE 27 SG 37 A NICE STAMP

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 38 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 38 A NICE STAMP

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 40 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 40 A NICE STAMP

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 29 33 C8 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 29 33 C8 A NICE STAMP

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG C6 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG C6 A NICE STAMP

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QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 26 A NICE STAMP

QUEEN VICTORIA PENNY RED SG 26 A NICE STAMP

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GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 1

GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 1

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GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 2

GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 2

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GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 3

GIBRALTAR Queen Victoria Stamps Collection on Page 3

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MONTSERRAT 1880 Queen Victoria 4d Used Stamp SG 5

MONTSERRAT 1880 Queen Victoria 4d Used Stamp SG 5

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1867 Queen Victoria GB Ten Pence 10d Stamp HH

1867 Queen Victoria GB Ten Pence 10d Stamp HH

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8 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB Three Pence 3d Stamps

8 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB Three Pence 3d Stamps

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7 x Queen Victoria GB Three Half Pence 3 1 2d Stamps

7 x Queen Victoria GB Three Half Pence 3 1 2d Stamps

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6 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB One Shilling Stamps

6 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB One Shilling Stamps

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6 x 1865 1867 Queen Victoria GB Four Pence 4d Stamps

6 x 1865 1867 Queen Victoria GB Four Pence 4d Stamps

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5 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB Six Pence 6d Stamps

5 x 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB Six Pence 6d Stamps

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3 x Pairs Of Queen Victoria GB 1 2d Stamps

3 x Pairs Of Queen Victoria GB 1 2d Stamps

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2 x Queen Victoria GB 2d Blue Stamps With Ivory Heads

2 x Queen Victoria GB 2d Blue Stamps With Ivory Heads

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2 x Pairs Of 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB 6d Stamps

2 x Pairs Of 1867 1880 Queen Victoria GB 6d Stamps

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Great Britain 1870 lE Queen Victoria 58 A25 1 2p stamp

Great Britain 1870 lE Queen Victoria 58 A25 1 2p stamp

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Lot of 36 Stamps Half Penny Queen Victoria NO RESERVE

Lot of 36 Stamps Half Penny Queen Victoria NO RESERVE

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HongKong Queen Victoria 2c StampW Macau

HongKong Queen Victoria 2c StampW Macau

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HongKong 1888 Queen Victoria 10c StampW FOOCHOW

HongKong 1888 Queen Victoria 10c StampW FOOCHOW

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HongKong 1889 Queen Victoria 10c StampW AMOY

HongKong 1889 Queen Victoria 10c StampW AMOY

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HongKong 1884 Queen Victoria 10c StampW CANTON

HongKong 1884 Queen Victoria 10c StampW CANTON

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Hong Kong 1882 British Queen Victoria 40 A1 5c stamp

Hong Kong 1882 British Queen Victoria 40 A1 5c stamp

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Hong Kong 1900 British Queen Victoria 39 A1 4c stamp

Hong Kong 1900 British Queen Victoria 39 A1 4c stamp

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CEYLON 1880 4cc QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP 72 NUMERAL USED

CEYLON 1880 4cc QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP 72 NUMERAL USED

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CEYLON 1886 28c QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP USED

CEYLON 1886 28c QUEEN VICTORIA STAMP USED

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Hong Kong 1896 British Queen Victoria 38 A1 4c stamp

Hong Kong 1896 British Queen Victoria 38 A1 4c stamp

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1890 NEWFOUNDLAND STAMP 60 3c QUEEN VICTORIA

1890 NEWFOUNDLAND STAMP 60 3c QUEEN VICTORIA

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Old 1859 Canada Queen Victoria One Cent Used Stamp 14

Old 1859 Canada Queen Victoria One Cent Used Stamp 14

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1880s British Malta Queen Victoria Old Stamps Royalty

1880s British Malta Queen Victoria Old Stamps Royalty

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Montserrat 1 Antigua Overprinted Queen Victoria Stamp

Montserrat 1 Antigua Overprinted Queen Victoria Stamp

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HongKong 1903 Queen Victoria 10c StampW HK Co Chip

HongKong 1903 Queen Victoria 10c StampW HK Co Chip

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HongKong 1892 Queen Victoria 2c Stamp W HK

HongKong 1892 Queen Victoria 2c Stamp W HK

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HongKong 1889 Queen Victoria 5c StampW SHANGHAI

HongKong 1889 Queen Victoria 5c StampW SHANGHAI

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Three Different Victoria Stamps Queen Victoria

Three Different Victoria Stamps Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria Overpint stamp

Queen Victoria Overpint stamp

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Canada Stamps 2 cent Queen Victoria numeral issue

Canada Stamps 2 cent Queen Victoria numeral issue

US $.75

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Canada Stamps 3 cent Queen Victoria numeral issue

Canada Stamps 3 cent Queen Victoria numeral issue

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Canada Stamps 8 cent Queen Victoria leaf issue

Canada Stamps 8 cent Queen Victoria leaf issue

US $.75

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