{"product_id":"scg3992-united-kingdom-1854-penny-red-alphabet-ii-perf-16-plate-numbered","title":"SCG3992 - United Kingdom – 1854 Penny Red (Alphabet II, Perf 16, Plate Numbered)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eUnited Kingdom 1d Red\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp, popularly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"208\"\u003ePenny Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued in the mid-19th century as a successor to the famous Penny Black. Featuring a left-facing profile of \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design is surrounded by a diamond lattice pattern with check letters in the lower corners (in this example, \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\"G–A\"\u003c\/strong\u003e). Unlike the imperforate early issues, this one is \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eperforated 16\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 1854 for easier separation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Penny Red remained in circulation for decades and is a cornerstone of classic British philately, with over 21 billion printed. Plate identification and cancellation marks (such as the black numeral obliterator seen here) are key to determining rarity and value. Well-centered and clear examples from scarcer plates are especially prized by collectors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45569737392299,"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_21.jpg?v=1756623574","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg3992-united-kingdom-1854-penny-red-alphabet-ii-perf-16-plate-numbered","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}