Great Britain SG178 – 1883 2s6d Lilac – Queen Victoria – Double Oval Cancel

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Item Specifics

Country

Great Britain

Catalog Number

SG178

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

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Stamp Information

Year of Issue: 1883

Featured Personality/Theme: Queen Victoria

Historical Context

This issue commemorates Queen Victoria, sovereign of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, whose reign marked the height of the British Empire and transformative reforms in infrastructure, industry, and global communication. The 2s6d Lilac was issued as part of the “Lilac & Green” high-value definitive series of 1883–84, created to serve the growing demands of fiscal and parcel services within the imperial postal system.

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.

Customs Notice

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.

Condition

Solid used example showing a double oval postal cancel, with both strikes overlapping cleanly across the Queen’s portrait. The cancel appears to be from Notting Hill, adding postal history value. Centering is good, lilac color remains strong. Some light soiling and minor wear near corners and perforations. No hinge marks visible on front.

Collector’s Note

The double oval postmark adds particular interest to this piece, suggesting official handling through a major London district office. High-value Victorian definitives like this are cornerstone pieces for advanced collectors of British philately. The clarity of the cancel and visual balance of this example make it especially appealing.

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