The very handsome Venetian Red was aesthetically similar to the Penny Red, and to the Penny Black.

The Venetian Red had a short run, and was replaced by the Penny Lilac in July 1881.Its displacement is attributed to a change in government postal policy

WATERMARK; Crown type 10 up

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PRINTING; Typography

COLOUR; Venetian Red (red brown)

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