{"product_id":"scg3990-united-kingdom-1864-penny-red-plate-issue","title":"SCG3990 - United Kingdom – 1864 Penny Red (Plate Issue)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"152\"\u003ePenny Red\u003c\/strong\u003e postage stamp of Great Britain, issued in 1864 during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Printed in a rich red shade, it features the left-facing profile of the Queen, engraved by Perkins, Bacon \u0026amp; Co. The design includes corner letters—in this example \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e“J R”\u003c\/strong\u003e—used to identify plate positions. The heavy black cancellation, bearing numeral \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e“99”\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a barred oval obliterator used for postal markings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Penny Red replaced the famous Penny Black (1840), remaining in use for decades due to its practicality and widespread adoption. Collectors prize these stamps for their plate varieties, corner lettering, and cancellation types. Despite being common in lower grades, well-centered or rare plate numbers command significant value in philately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45569734017195,"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_19.jpg?v=1756622490","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg3990-united-kingdom-1864-penny-red-plate-issue","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}