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by John Davies
Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Postal Stationery
Topic: 1890 Jubilee Envelope Forgery?
Replies: 2
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Re: 1890 Jubilee Envelope Forgery?

This is an intriguing item. I have not seen it before and needs close inspection. Most notably, there are ink marks in various aspects of the design (eg. above the train and below the VR cypher and stamp) which may indicate it was a trial printing of some kind. It appears to be on buff (thinner?) pa...
by John Davies
Sat May 01, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1890 Penny Postage Jubilee
Replies: 3
Views: 8155

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It would be great to hear from any members who have examples of the Guildhall proofs in their collections or have come across these at some time. Have not had any responses for some time. can you help?
by John Davies
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1890 Penny Postage Jubilee
Replies: 3
Views: 8155

1890 Penny Postage Jubilee

I am researching material in relations to the events connected with the 1890 Jubilee including the Guildhall and South Kensington Exhibtions and associated postal stationery. I would like to hear from anyone who has examples of unusual material. In particular I would like to hear from anyone who hol...