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Queen Victoria stamps

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 Queen Victoria stamps refer to postage stamps that feature the portrait of Queen Victoria ,who reigned over the United Kingdom from1837 to 1901.These stamps were issued by various countries within the British Empire during her reign.One of the most famous Queen Victoria.The Penny Black is highly sought after by collectors.In addition to the Penny Black,there are numerous other Oueen Victoria stamps issued by different British colonies and territories,such as Canada,Australia,India,and various African and Caribbean nation.These stamps typically bear the image of Queen Victoria during different stages of her reign.The  value and rarity of QueenVictoria stamps can vary greatly depending on factors such as condition,specific issue,and rarity.Some stamps featuring Queen Victoria's portrait, particularly those with unique characteristics or printing errors, can be quite valuable and sought after by collectors.

Treskilling Yellow stamp

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 The story behing the Treskilling Yellow stamp is quite fascinating.It is believed that a young Swedish schoolboy,Georg Wilhelm Backman,discovered the error and sold it to a dealer for a small amount of money.Eventually,the stamp ended up in the hands of renowned stamp collector Count Phillippe la Renotiere von Ferrary.Afther Count Ferrary's death,his stamp collection was auctioned off,and the Treskiling Yellow stamp was acquired by a Swedish collector nameThure Widen.Over the years,the stamp changed hands several times,witch each transaction setting a new record price.The stamp is highly sought afther by collectors due to its rarity and unique color error.