Description

1850 New South Wales 3d Yellow-Green Imperforate “Sydney Views” Stamp on Piece – SG 39 – Used

Description

An authentic 1850 New South Wales 3 Pence Yellow-Green “Sydney Views” imperforate stamp on original piece, catalogued as Stanley Gibbons SG 39 with a catalogue value of £350. As one of Australia’s earliest colonial postage stamps, the iconic Sydney Views issue is among the most celebrated classics of Australian philately.

Issued during the early years of postal services in the Colony of New South Wales, the Sydney Views series was the first postage stamp issue produced for the colony. The intricate design depicts a panoramic view of Sydney, making these stamps highly sought after by collectors of Australian States, British Commonwealth, and classic world stamps.

This example remains affixed to its original piece, preserving an important aspect of its postal history while displaying the distinctive yellow-green colour and classic imperforate format of the period.

Stamp Details

Condition

This is an authentic used example showing age-related wear consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Condition notes include:

• Affixed to original piece

• Hinge remnant on reverse

• Toning along the left side

• Repaired tear at the base right

• Repaired tear on the left side

• Overall condition as shown in photographs

Historical Significance

The Sydney Views stamps, first issued in 1850, represent the birth of postage stamps in New South Wales and rank among the most important issues in Australian philately. Unlike later colonial issues featuring Queen Victoria’s portrait, these stamps celebrated the growing settlement of Sydney itself, making them instantly recognisable to collectors worldwide.

Today, examples of SG 39 remain desirable due to their historical importance, limited surviving numbers, and enduring popularity among collectors of Australia’s Classic Colonial issues.

Why Collect This Stamp?

• Genuine 1850 New South Wales colonial stamp

• Famous Sydney Views design

• Stanley Gibbons SG 39

• Catalogue value of £350

• Desirable Australian States collectable

• Ideal for Australian, Commonwealth, and classic stamp collections

A scarce and historically significant 1850 NSW Sydney Views 3d Yellow-Green imperforate stamp, offering collectors the opportunity to own one of Australia’s earliest and most iconic postal issues.