B392-Great Britain QV Penny Red 1d Plate 131 – Edinburgh “131” Duplex Cancel 3

Title
Great Britain QV Penny Red 1d Plate 131 – Edinburgh “131” Duplex Cancel – 3 Sept 1864
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Victoria → Used
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Condition
Used – Good for age
(Stamp on piece, clear Edinburgh circular date stamp “SP 3 64”, numeral cancel 131, perforated issue, light ageing on back)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Era: Queen Victoria
Stamp Type: Postage
Denomination: 1d (One Penny)
Colour: Red/Brown
Plate Number: 131
Cancellation: Edinburgh Duplex “131” + Circular Date Stamp
Date: SP 3 1864
Format: Stamp on piece
Quality: Used
Grade: Fine/Good Used
Topic: Royalty / Postal History
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Description (Ready to Copy & Paste)
A genuine Great Britain Queen Victoria Penny Red (1d) from plate 131, issued during the perforated period.
The stamp is neatly cancelled with an Edinburgh “131” duplex postmark dated SP 3 1864, still attached to a piece of original cover paper with part handwriting visible on reverse.
This is a desirable example for collectors of Penny Reds, Scottish postal history, or duplex numeral cancels.
Condition is good for age with typical minor wear.
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Valuation & Pricing
Market Valuation (Guide):
Penny Red Plate 131 used: £3–£8
On piece with clear dated Edinburgh duplex: £10–£18
Good strikes can reach: £20+
Recommended eBay Buy-It-Now Price:
👉 £17.99
Recommended Auction Starting Price:
👉 £4.99 (will attract bidders)
Recommended Postage (UK):
£1.35 Royal Mail 2nd Class
£2.30 Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For (optional upgrade)
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Recommended to Add
✔ “Plate 131 clearly visible”
✔ “Nice clean Edinburgh strike”
✔ “Original paper piece included”
✔ “Perfect for plate collectors”
✔ “All photos are of the actual item”
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