Antigua and Barbuda
The Queen Victoria Plum: A Rare Classic from Ceylon’s Philatelic Past
Among the most admired stamps of the classic philatelic period (1840–1870) is the Queen Victoria Plum from Ceylon, issued in 1857. With its distinctive plum colour and elegant depiction of Queen Victoria, this six-pence gem stands as a shining example of Britain’s global postal influence and remains a prized rarity for collectors worldwide. Commemorated in […]
The Birth of the Two Penny Blue
Following the success of the Penny Black, the Two Penny Blue was introduced to cover the postage cost for double-weight letters or for unstamped mail sent collect. Designed to encourage prepayment of postage, it bore the same iconic engraving of Queen Victoria but distinguished itself with a striking blue hue and a higher denomination. Despite […]
Canal Zone – The Thatcher Ferry Bridge Omitted: A Courtroom Drama in Philately
Stamps with errors often have fascinating stories, but few match the legal twists and turns of the Thatcher Ferry Bridge Omitted stamp from 1962. What began as a simple printing mishap turned into a courtroom battle that solidified its place in philatelic history. Recently honoured with a 24kt gold replica by Antigua & Barbuda, this […]