1865 series Bermuda first-issue Queen Victoria

Updated August 7, 2026

Bermuda first-issue Queen Victoria 1d stamp from the 1865 series.IdentificationCountry: BermudaIssue: 1865 (first general issue for Bermuda)Design: Queen Victoria profile facing left in a circular frame, with ornamental corners.Denomination: One PennyColor: Rose-red (to carmine-rose)Stanley Gibbons: SG 1 (1d rose-red)Scott: #1Technical details (standard for this stamp):Watermark: Crown CC (Crown over CC)Perforation: 14Printer: De La RueIssued: 25 September 1865Your stamp matches the classic design and color of the first Bermuda definitive. The partial cancel is consistent with period usage. The reverse shows typical paper for the issue; the third photo appears to be an attempt to reveal the watermark or paper texture.Note on shades: There are minor shade variations (rose-red, pale rose, etc.). Some older listings or specialized catalogs separate a paler shade, but the main catalog number remains SG 1 / Scott 1 for the rose-red. Your example falls within the normal range for SG 1.ConditionUsed, with a partial black cancel. Centering is average to slightly off-center. Perforations are intact. There is some toning and minor soiling on the reverse, which is common for stamps of this age. No major faults (tears, thins, or repairs) are obvious from the photos.Current market value (2026)Used (average condition like this one): Typically $8 – $25 retail.Catalog values for used SG 1 / Scott 1 are modest (often in the $10–$40 range depending on the catalog edition and exact shade/condition). Dealer buy prices are usually lower.Mint (hinged or unused) examples catalog higher (around £100 / $120+ in recent SG listings) and sell for more when in nice condition.This is a classic and desirable first-issue British colonial stamp, but it is not rare in used condition. A well-centered, lightly canceled example in premium grade would bring a higher price; yours is a solid, collectible representative of SG 1 / Scott 1.

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