Saint Christopher Stamp Question

These are some of the first issue Saint Christopher stamps. Going from left to right I believe they are Scott #1 (One Penny) and #12 (2 1/2 Penny), then on the Four Pence I am not sure if it is # 6 or # 13? On the Six Pence I am also not sure if it is #3 or #7?

If anyone could help to positive ID them it would be much appreciated. Cheers. Marc

It can be seen from your scan that the 1d stamp has a coarser perforation than the 2 1/2d stamp next to it, which must be an 1884 perf 14 (Scott #12). So, yes, your 1d stamp comes from the perf 12 1/2 1870 issue, and I'd say it's more likely the dull rose (Scott #1) than lilac rose, although I'm certainly no expert there.

I think the 4d stamp is grey, not blue, so I'd call that one Scott #14. And comparing perfs again, the 6d has the same perforation as the 4d, so it must be a perf 14 stamp from 1875, Scott #7.

Ryan

If you don't mind,
practicing my ID skills.
1993 prices.

1=SG13 carmine rose 1d (CV 70p) wmk crown CA perf 14
2=SG16 2.5d ultramarine feb 1884 (cv 1pnd80p)
3=SG18 4d grey april 1884 (cv 80p)
4=SG9 6d green 1876 (if perf14)(cv 7pnd50p)
if sideways wmk GBP 90

"A12" is the st kitts postmark, BUT the circular "1" is a real curiosity

Thanks guys. I wanted to add that the first one is much duller in color in real life than in the scan. The real color is more like the color in this picture from Scott. So I think it is more likely dull rose rather than lilac or carmine rose. So most likely Scott #1. So it seems like Scott #1, #12, #14 and #7?

We have a saying in philately Marc,
"when in doubt, choose the lowest value"

Therefore it's a carmine rose.

Prove us wrong by checking your watermark
colour should always come after perf and wmk ID.

Good point Rod. Luckily the values don't vary that much between the 3 varieties, Scott numbers 1, 2, and 4, unless of cource it was Scott #9 :)

If you can measure the heighth of the
<PRINTED> portion of the stamp, we can confirm the perforation.
How you ID the wmk is your choice
try laying it face down on a matte black surface.
You should be able to see CC or CA at least.

My St Kitts stamps are stored in the attic,
otherwise I get my CA example for a dekko.

Scott also fails to mention some rather nice watermark errors.

The first 1d dull rose comes watermark sideways (£225 mint) and inverted (unpriced)and the watermark Crown CA 1d carmine-rose comes watermark reversed (unpriced).
The 4d grey comes watermark inverted (unpriced).
The 6d green, depending on watermark and perf, comes watermark inverted, sideways or reversed, starting at £120 and going up to £160 and unpriced used.

The unpriceds would (presumably) do even better.

Further proof, if any were needed, that you simply MUST use Gibbons for British Empire/Commonwealth!

Why leave money on the table if you're selling?

You guys all got good points, many thanks. They are being put on the side for further study :)