Great Britain SG178 – 1883 2s6d Lilac – Red & Black Cancels – Damaged

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Item Specifics

Country

Great Britain

Catalog Number

SG178

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

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Stamp Information

Year of Issue: 1883–1884

Catalogue Reference: SG 178

Face Value: Two Shillings & Six Pence (2s6d)

Color: Lilac

Monarch: Queen Victoria

Postmark: Striking London Chief Office barred oval cancel, highly collectible

Historical Context

The 2s6d Lilac was part of the high-value “Lilac & Green” series, introduced to simplify postal and fiscal usage during Queen Victoria’s reign. High denominations such as this were commonly employed on overseas mail, large parcels, and revenue documents. The bold London Chief Office cancellation marks this stamp as one that passed through Britain’s central hub of postal activity, where vast volumes of domestic and international mail were processed daily.

Condition

Front: Strong lilac shade, well-centered impression. Bold London Chief Office barred oval cancel, very clear and complete across the design.

Reverse: Multiple hinge remnants, old pencil markings, and light adhesions typical of classic material.

Perforations: Intact with only minor roughness at edges.

A well-preserved, postally used high-value Victorian definitive with a desirable cancellation.

Collector’s Note

Stamps with London Chief Office cancels are especially sought after, as they confirm genuine postal use through the most important mail-processing center in the British Empire. This makes the piece both a strong single item and a desirable addition to a specialized collection of Queen Victoria high values.

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.

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (79)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

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Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No