Description

NSW 2d Green Seal of the Colony Sydney View Stamp Used – Repaired with Hinge

A genuine New South Wales 2d Green “Seal of the Colony” Sydney View postage stamp, featuring one of Australia’s most recognisable early colonial stamp designs. Issued during the classic Sydney Views period, this stamp depicts Sydney Harbour with the colony’s seal, making it a sought-after addition for collectors of Australian States stamps.

The Sydney View issues are among Australia’s earliest and most historically significant stamps, prized for their intricate engraved designs and their role in New South Wales’ postal history before Federation.

Features

• Genuine New South Wales Sydney View stamp
• 2d Green “Seal of the Colony” issue
• Used example with postal cancellation
• Classic engraved Sydney Harbour design
• Popular Australian Colonial States collectable

Condition

This is a used example that has been repaired with a hinge. The stamp shows evidence of restoration and remains suitable as a spacefiller, reference piece, or affordable addition to a Sydney Views collection. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

Why Collect Sydney View Stamps?

First issued in the mid-19th century, the New South Wales Sydney View series represents Australia’s first postage stamps. Designed with detailed engraved scenes of Sydney Harbour and the colony’s seal, these stamps remain highly collectable for their historical significance, multiple printings, shades, and varieties.

A scarce colonial-era stamp offering an opportunity to own a piece of Australia’s earliest philatelic history at an accessible price.