What Colour was the two pence stamp?

deep blue colour
Rowland Hill chose the full deep blue colour for the two pence stamp. Examples printed in the red-brown shade, if they made it onto postage, would be indistinguishable from later printings which were made in this colour as part of the general issue in 1841.

How much are Penny Reds worth?

How much are Penny Reds worth? With more than 21 billion Penny Reds produced and used, the truth is that they are NOT rare – and usually NOT very valuable. If you own an imperforate Penny Red stamp in good condition, expect it to be worth between 50p to £5.

What does 2d mean on a stamp?

2d. The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue was the world’s second official postage stamp, produced in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and issued after the Penny Black. Initial printing took place from 1 May 1840, and in all 6,460,000 were printed from two plates until 29 August.

Is a one penny stamp worth anything?

A stamp originally worth just one penny has sold for £495,000 pounds ($707,000) to a private buyer in the United Kingdom. The “Plate 77 Penny Red” sold is only one five in the world according to Stanley Gibbons Investment, who conducted the sale.

When did the two penny blue stamp come out?

Although the official issue date was 6th of May, 1840, there was some double about this as the earliest post mark seen on a two penny blue stamp was the 8th of May 1840, two days later than the Penny Black. Although Penny Black and Two Penny Blue stamps were issued in May 1840, plans were already under way for their replacement.

Which is the second official stamp in the world?

The Two Penny Blue postage stamp was the world’s second official stamp and was intended for double rate letters. The Two Penny Blue (technically the Two Pence Blue), are much rarer than Penny Blacks, more expensive and highly prised by collectors.

Which is the most expensive two penny blue?

The extremely rare Mauritius Two Penny Blue was last auctioned off for more than £1 million, making it the most expensive postage stamp ever sold in the UK. Even those with more modest ambitions will find much to enjoy in collecting British Two Penny Blues.

What’s the price of a penny black stamp?

Another rarity going under the hammer is the finest known ‘penny black’, dating from the beginning of the Post Office in 1840. It is expected to fetch between £150,000 and £200,000. Auction house chairman Olivier Stocker said: ‘The Chartwell Collection is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest ”wow” moments we have ever experienced.