{"product_id":"scg3977-great-britain-queen-victoria-penny-red-plate-issue","title":"SCG3977 - Great Britain – Queen Victoria “Penny Red” (Plate Issue)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eGreat Britain Penny Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, first issued in \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e1841\u003c\/strong\u003e as the successor to the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black. It features the profile of \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, engraved by Charles Heath and based on William Wyon’s medallic portrait. Printed in a rich red-brown shade, the stamp bears the denomination \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e“ONE PENNY”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the foot, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"523\"\u003ealphabet check letters (“M” and “C”)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower corners identifying its position in the printing sheet. The lattice side patterns and corner letters were introduced to deter forgery and reuse.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidely used throughout the Victorian era, Penny Reds are highly collectible due to their numerous printings, shades, and plate varieties. This used example, with a bold cancellation across the portrait, is a fine piece of postal history representing Britain’s pioneering role in global philately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45568580190379,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250830_6.jpg?v=1756556166","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg3977-great-britain-queen-victoria-penny-red-plate-issue","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}