Halfpenny Stamp Appraisal

Great Britain Victoria Halfpenny Postage & Revenue Stamp (Green)

This item is a postage and revenue stamp from Great Britain, specifically a 'Halfpenny' denomination featuring Queen Victoria. The stamp is predominantly green, with intricate white detailing. It measures approximately 1.8 cm in width and 2.2 cm in height, exhibiting a rectangular shape with perforations along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. The central motif displays a profile bust of Queen Victoria facing left, within a circular frame. Above her head, there is a crown and intricate scrollwork, while below, the word 'HALFPENNY' is clearly visible. The top right corner indicates '1/2' and 'REVENUE', while the top left states '1/2' and 'POSTAGE'. A notable feature is the heavy, black circular postmark, which partially obscures the Queen's profile and extends from the top left towards the bottom right, with visible numbers '41' and possibly '3' or 'B' within the postmark. The color appears to be a consistent forest green, and the paper shows some minor creasing or unevenness near the bottom right perforation, possibly from handling or the postmarking process. The perforations appear largely intact, though some might be slightly softened. The overall condition suggests standard wear for a used stamp of its age, with the prominent postmark being a key characteristic. The design is typical of late 19th to early 20th century British stamps, likely dating from the Victorian era. The craftsmanship is indicative of early stamp printing, with fine line work and detailed engraving.