F63-GB QV 1d Lilac Postage & Revenue – “79” Duplex Cancel –Used Victorian Stamp

Title
GB QV 1d Lilac Postage & Revenue – “79” Duplex Cancel – Used Victorian Stamp
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Victoria (1837–1901)
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Condition
Used
(Heavy cancellation, worn perforations, aged gum on reverse)
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Item Specifics
Era: Queen Victoria
Denomination: 1d
Colour: Lilac / Purple
Type: Postage & Revenue
Cancellation: Bold barred numeral cancel “79” (duplex type)
Origin: Great Britain
Year: c.1881–1901
Perforations: Standard Victorian perf (approx. 14)
Quality: Average used (heavily cancelled, surface abrasion visible)
Reverse: No gum (typical for used), numeral impression visible through paper
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Price & Valuation (UK Market)
Victorian 1d Lilacs are common, but barred numeral cancels can add mild collector interest.
Market Value Range (Used Condition):
Low: £1.50
Typical: £2–£3
Upper (stronger cancels / better condition): £4–£5
Your stamp has a heavy cancel + worn condition, so value aligns with the lower end.
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Recommended Pricing for eBay
Buy It Now (BIN):
£3.49
(Encourages watchers + reasonable for collectors of numeral cancels)
Auction Option:
Start at £1.49
(Stamp should attract at least 1–2 bids, usually ending around £1.50–£2.20)
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Recommended Listing Format
Postage: £0.99–£1.10 (Economy / 2nd Class)
Returns: Optional, but increases buyer trust
Photos: Add front + back + close-up of numeral “79”
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