Gustamps are asked what is a V.R. 1d Black?

Philatelists frequently asked questions to Gustamps (Gustamps FAQs) often include question "what's a VR 1d Black?" Gustamps reply is that a VR 1d Black has the letters VR in the top corners of the stamp instead of crosses. According to Gustamps these were intended for official use by the government. Gustamps added that a VR 1d Black is much rarer than a normal 1d Black. Gustamps quote the catalogue value of a used 1d Black at under £400 and a nice 1d Black could be purchased at £40-£60. Whereas a VR 1d Black say Gustamps is catalogued at over £30,000.