B241-Antique South Australia Halfpenny Queen Victoria Postage Stamps (Pair) Us

Title:

Antique South Australia Halfpenny Queen Victoria Postage Stamps (Pair) – Used & Unused, c.1890s

Category:

Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > States & Territories > South Australia

Condition:

Left stamp: Used – postmarked, some edge wear, fair condition.

Right stamp: Unused – slight hinge mark and light toning, good condition.

(See photos for full condition.)

Item Specifics:

Region: South Australia

Era: Queen Victoria (Pre-Federation, 1800s–1901)

Denomination: Halfpenny

Colour: Brown / Red-brown

Format: Single stamps (2 total)

Type: Postage

Perforation: Rough-cut edges

Cancellation Type: Circular date stamp (used example)

Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia

Topic: Royalty (Queen Victoria)

Description:

Pair of authentic South Australia Halfpenny postage stamps featuring Queen Victoria in profile. The left example shows a partial postmark cancellation, while the right remains unused with original gum traces and hinge mark. Ideal for collectors of Australian colonial issues or Queen Victoria-era philately.

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Valuation & Pricing:

Estimated Collector Value (as of 2025):

Used stamp: £2.50–£5

Unused stamp: £6–£12

Combined estimated value: £8–£15 (depending on buyer interest and condition)

Recommended Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £11.95

Recommended Auction Starting Bid: £4.99

(7-day auction duration with worldwide shipping recommended.)

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