British Two Pence Blue, 1840
Also known as: Twopenny Blue
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1840
Issuing entity
United KingdomAdhesive postage stamp of the United Kingdom issued in 1840 alongside the Penny Black, printed in blue for the two pence rate.
Historical context
Issued as part of the same postal reform that produced the Penny Black, it is far scarcer than its companion.
Physical characteristics
- Denomination
- Two pence
Technical characteristics
- Printing
- Line-engraved
- Perforation
- Imperforate
Design
- Design
- Profile of Queen Victoria, as the Penny Black
Identification
- Corner letters
- Check letters in the lower corners identify the plate position
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Plate details and printing dates to be transcribed from a verified specialist catalogue
- Catalogue numbers not yet transcribed