1883 GB Queen Victoria 2s6d Lilac – SG178 – Perfin_Cancel study: Circular WD

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Item Specifics

Country

Great Britain

Catalog Number

SG178

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1883

Item Description

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We are a dedicated philatelic store serving serious collectors from all over the world. Each stamp we offer is shown exactly in the high-resolution scans provided, and every item is sold strictly AS-IS. If you need further details about condition, margins, or any specific feature, please feel free to contact us before purchasing.

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Stamp Information

Year of Issue: 1883

Country: Great Britain

Catalog Reference: SG178

Denomination: 2 Shillings & 6 Pence (2s6d)

Color: Lilac

Design: Surface-printed, perforated

Features: Perfin (private company perforated initials)

Cancellation: Circular WD cancel

Historical Context
The 2s6d Lilac of 1883 belongs to the series of high-value surface-printed issues designed for heavier letters and parcels, both domestic and international. These stamps were costly for the period and thus frequently received perfin (perforated initials) by large companies or institutions, to prevent theft and unauthorized use. Circular cancels such as the WD (War Department) type further connect the stamp to institutional or governmental usage, adding depth to its postal-history interest.

Condition

Front: Queen Victoria’s portrait clear in lilac shade, overprinted by circular WD cancel. Distinctive perfin through the design. Perforations generally intact, though with small irregularities at edges.

Back: Hinge remnant visible at top, perfin fully punched through. Some light toning consistent with age.

Overall: A collectible example of a high-value Victorian issue with perfin and special cancel, enhancing its postal-history appeal.

Shipping & Handling
All items are shipped via Registered Priority Mail (Prioritário Leve) with full tracking. Each package includes a CN22 customs declaration form, marked as Postal Document – No Declared Value, in order to minimize the chance of extra duties or taxes.

Please note that international mail may occasionally be held at customs for inspection. This is a normal part of the process and usually resolved with the recipient’s cooperation. We kindly ask buyers to follow the tracking number provided so they can assist with any local clearance if needed.

We are always happy to help with questions or special requests.

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (79)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No