B243-Australia & South Australia QV Era Classic Stamps –1s, 2½d, 6d Mixed Con
🏷️ Title
Australia & South Australia QV Era Classic Stamps – 1s, 2½d, 6d – Mixed Condition, 19th Century
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🗂️ Category
Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > States > South Australia
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💎 Condition
Used – Mixed Condition (See Photos)
Several stamps have visible cancellations, toning, and hinge remnants.
Some edges show perforation wear and aging consistent with late 1800s issues.
No tears or missing corners apparent.
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📋 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Region Australia
Country/State South Australia
Era Queen Victoria (mid–late 1800s)
Denominations 1 Shilling, 2½d Surcharge, 6 Pence (x3)
Type Postage & Revenue
Color Brown, Blue, Green
Cancellation Type Circular date and barred numeral cancels
Perforations Mixed – mostly 12–13 perf range
Quality Mixed centering, visible hinge marks, aged gum
Authenticity Genuine, not reproduction
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💰 Valuation
Based on comparable South Australia QV issues (SG #78–#104 range) in mixed used condition:
Stamp Est. Value (each) Condition Note
South Australia 1s Brown £8–£12 Average used, decent color
Australia 2½d on 2d Revenue Overprint £10–£15 Scarcer overprint type
South Australia 2d Blue (6d blue variant) x3 £5–£8 each Heavy cancel, age toning
South Australia 2d Blue (damaged/toned) £3–£5 Lower grade example
Total estimated lot value: ≈ £35–£50 retail (collector value)
Recommended eBay BIN (Buy It Now) price: £39.99
Recommended Auction starting bid: £14.99
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📝 Description
> A small mixed lot of six early Australian and South Australian Queen Victoria–era postage stamps, featuring classic designs and various denominations. These stamps date from approximately 1860–1895 and include both postally used and revenue examples.
The items show clear signs of postal history use — with light to heavy cancellations, hinge remnants, and minor toning typical for this period. Ideal for collectors seeking authentic 19th-century Australian state issues.
See photos for exact condition; what you see is what you’ll receive.
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