rinted in 1848, shortly after Hamilton was incorporated as the Capital of Bermuda, the Bermuda Postmaster Provisionals were a means of protecting the post office from short changers. Postmaster William Bennet Perot and his friend J. B. Heyl were responsible for the design of these "Perot Provisionals," so named after Perot himself. Perot handwrote the "1 penny" above the year stamp and placed his signature below. There are only 11 known copies of the Perot Provisionals. Most are owned by members of European royalty included the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth. This specimen is a black printed issue on bluish paper. It has Perot's handwritten denomination and signature. It has a value in today's market of over $100,000.
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Hi I wanted to know who or where I can go to ser if the stamp that i have is worth anything...it's an 1848 Bermuda stamp in mint condition
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