From: dvfrench@lineone.net   
      
   > I know NOTHING about stamps so hoped that you guys might be able to help me?   
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   > When was the First British halfpenny postage stamp in lilac issued?   
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   > TIA   
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   I may have missed something, but as far as I know,   
   there has never been a British Halfpenny Lilac Stamp!   
      
   The first Halfpenny stamp was Rose/Red, issued in 1870.   
      
   The first Lilac Stamp was a 6-Penny value, issued in 1854.   
      
   Am I wrong??   
      
   David.   
      
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