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How to Identify and Plate Imperforated 1d Penny Red Stamp

24 Jun 2024 · 0 min

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The video explains how to determine whether an imperforated 1d Penny Red stamp was printed from the original set of 131 plates or from the later series of plates numbered 132 to 177. It highlights that the second group, known as Alphabet 2, features taller and broader check letters, which serve as a visual cue. However, to pinpoint the exact plate used for a specific stamp, collectors must also evaluate additional attributes such as the stamp’s color shade, the specific die employed, any plate flaws present, and the nature of any cancellations applied.

variation in the design allows you to trace if the stamp was printed from the first 131 plates or from plates 132 to 177. The so-called Alphabet 2 from the second group have taller and broader check letters. To know the exact printing plate that was used for each stamp, other components such as color shades, the different dies used, the flaws that can be found, and cancellations must be considered.