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SG 43

1864 Rose-red Perf 14 Letters in all 4 corners

SG43 Specimen

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SG43a Imperforate

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SG43as Imperforate
Specimen

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Imprimatur

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Paris Exhibition Print

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Paris Exhibition Print
Specimen

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Watermark

Large Crown

Location of Plate #

Located in the scroll work on both the left and right sides.

A full sheet

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This stamp has white paper

Red Overprint

'Oxford Union Society'

Black Overprint

‘Wm. Dawbarn & Co.'

Red Overprint

Various adverts were printed

Black Overprint

Various adverts were printed

In depth knowledge

Plate Numbers for Sg43/44: Plate numbers 71 to 225
Plate 225 is scarce, plate 77 has 9 or 10 known examples. There are no plates 69, 70, 75, 126, and 128.
Watermark: SG43/44 have a large crown watermark.
Perforation: SG43/44 are perforated with a gauge of 14.

What is the value of SG43?


A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged price can vary according to how scarce the plate number is. The most valuable is the scarce plate 225 is £1,400. Generally the value is £5 and £20
The same applies to used stamps: The most valuable is the scarce plate 225 is £150-£200. Generally the value is £1

What factors detemine the upper and lower range of the stamp value?

The main factors for the mint stamp is centering. For the used stamp a light postmark is preferred with centering also a consideration.

A Full Sheet

Top Image: Newcastle 1864

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