B390-GB 1881–1887 Queen Victoria 5 Shillings Rose (Blackheath S.O. SE Cancel)

Title
GB 1881–1887 Queen Victoria 5 Shillings Rose (Blackheath S.O. SE Cancel) – Used
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Victoria → Used
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Condition
Used – Postmarked / circulated
(Your stamp has a clear circular “BLACKHEATH S.O., S.E.” cancellation and visible wear / ageing on the back.)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Great Britain
Era: Victoria
Denomination: 5 Shillings
Year of Issue: 1881–1887
Colour: Rose / Carmine
Type: Postage Stamp
Cancellation Type: Circular Date Stamp (CDS – Blackheath S.O., SE)
Grade: Average – good (clear cancel, worn reverse)
Quality: Used
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
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Item Description
A genuine Queen Victoria 5 Shillings Rose stamp (Scott #108 / SG #181), issued between 1881–1887.
The stamp features a strong circular cancellation reading:
“BLACKHEATH S.O., S.E.”
This issue is popular among collectors because of the ornate design and high face value for its time.
Condition is used, with a solid cancellation strike and visible ageing/wear on the back.
Perfect for Victorian GB collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or cancellation specialists.
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💷 Valuation & Price Recommendation
Market Valuation (Used examples)
Low grade (heavily worn / faults): £25–£40
Typical used (clear cancel, no major damage): £45–£70
High grade / expertised / clean: £90–£150+
👉 Your stamp condition = Lower-middle grade because of reverse staining and heavier cancel.
Suggested eBay Buy-It-Now Price
£39.99
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