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- Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: Downey Heads
- Topic: Plate Flaw Varieties
- Replies: 2
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/433_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/433_2.jpg A recent discovery from the Downey Booklet issues is that of 332 N9/2 Bright Scarlet W/mk Crown Inverted showing Frame break under EN of PENNY Row 2 stamp 1 or 2 ?. Could be constan...
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: King Edward VIII
- Topic: Dry Printing
- Replies: 8
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An update on this possibly unique dry printing which I sent to Hugh Jeffries for possible inclusion in the Specialised Four Kings catalogue has been returned and is a likely candidate to be included in the 2009 edition as a missing color catogory under King Edward VIII issues. Hugh is also using a s...
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:10 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_3.jpg Shades and Plate Markings. 428 N44.4 Deep Dull greenish blue. 428 N44/2 Deep Greenish blue. Control V34 Plate 1c. 429 N45/...
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
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427 N43/3 Deep Olive - green. Showing Perf Type 4 variety from Plate 2c printing after re-chroming. The marking 20th left side got progressively smaller.
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/418_1.jpg Further update on this plate marking. Shown is a control Q32 strip with identical plate marking confirming that initially it was used for Waterlow Printing Row 20/1. I have recorded Ochre - brown from 1931 through to the Harrison shades 193...
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: Surface Printed
- Topic: 1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws
- Replies: 1
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- Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:00 pm
- Forum: Surface Printed
- Topic: 1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8512
1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_3.jpg Some unlisted plate flaws from the 1887 - 1900 Jubilee Issue. I would be interested in other members comments on any Plate...
- Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
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An update on the un-listed plate marking. I have recently seen a corner strip of four stamps bearing this plate marking under control X35 N40/4 Ochre - Brown. The control was in a different position and confirms it is from the Harrison Printings.
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: Downey Heads
- Topic: Plate Flaw Varieties
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10845
Plate Flaw Varieties
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_3.jpg Three Plate Flaw Varieties shown here are, Crown Die 1a 321 N1c White area right of left 1/2d Plate 8 Row 20.2 Control A11...
- Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Waterlow Unlisted Shades
- Replies: 0
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Waterlow Unlisted Shades
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_3.jpg Through personal research and study into the shades produced by Waterlow and Sons some additional shades are shown here fr...
- Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14988
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_3.jpg Shades and Plate Markings. 425 N40.4 5d. Bright Ochre - brown with un-listed plate marking, Large dot bulging rule 14.5mm ...
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:05 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
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426a Deep Reddish purple showing Perforation Variety Type 4 and Unlisted variety : Inner Frame broken under IX of SIX.
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
- Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14988
Harrison Provisional Printings
N33.6 Yellow - green. Control V34 showing Perforation Variety Type 4.
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: King Edward VII
- Topic: De La Rue H.V. 1902 - 1910
- Replies: 1
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The Two shades of the 10/- shilling stamp.
265 M53.1 Ultramarine c.d.s. Lombard St. London for 2nd Dec 1903.
265 M53.2 Deep Ultramarine. c.d.s. for 1910.
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N17A Somerset House Printing
- Replies: 0
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N17A Somerset House Printing
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/241_1.jpg During 1921 an experimental coil printing was undertaken at Somerset House on simple cypher watermark paper. Shown here is a tail join example. The trailer is blank and coloured brown. A coarse, rough impression in Pale Scarlet. The stamps ...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N20 Orange Varieties
- Replies: 4
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Plate 3 has the rule 20th left side tapering towards base as can be seen on the W23 Block of Six. The rule under row 20.2 is also generally thinner on the 1923 printings.
A close up view of the Plate 3 Frame Break Flaw.
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N20 Orange Varieties
- Replies: 4
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N20 Orange Varieties
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_3.jpg The well known Die II Plate Flaw N20d Frame Break under N of PENCE Row 20.2 is worth a mention here. The more common contr...
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
- Replies: 3
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/236_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/236_2.jpg During the late stages of the Die I Printings in 1922 a Plate Flaw developed on Plate 9b with control T22 Row 20.2 in the form of a white area over PO of POSTAGE. Shown here are two...
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
- Replies: 3
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_3.jpg During 1921 several shade varieties were produced. Listed and Unlisted examples are shown here. N19.8 Deep Bright Orange. ...
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12407
N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_3.jpg N19 2d. Orange Die I Shades and Varieties. N19.2 Reddish Orange 1916 Plate 4 Printing. N19.3 Deep Reddish Orange 1918. Lat...
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:15 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
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A Closer look at the listed Frame Break N18p with controls V23 and W23.
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:10 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_3.jpg From Pale to Deep Shades, I have attempted to give some idea of a color survey of the humble Red - brown shade taken from ...
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_3.jpg During the final years from 1922 through 1924 shade varieties continued with Chestnut being the predominant shade. However...
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_3.jpg Additonal Shades from the 1920 - 1921 Printings and Plate Markings. N18.16 Bright Orange - Brown Control O20 Plate 18. N18...
- Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_3.jpg A Selection of Shades From 1918 - 1920. N18.6 Deep Chocolate - Brown. Control M18 Printing. N18/5 Chocolate - Brown 1920 C...
- Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: King Edward VII
- Topic: 10/- Somerset House
- Replies: 3
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Hi! murray. generally speaking, the Somerset house stamps have a Reddish hue when compared to the Dull Purleples and Lilacs of the De La Rue Printings. I have posted an example from Somerset House as a comparison to the De La Rue half-crown values.
steve.
steve.
- Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: King Edward VIII
- Topic: Dry Printing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16733
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hi! asmodeus. yes to your question. The appearance of a dry printing from this cylinder has proved that it can happen. It is possible that there are various values from the photogravure printings with color omissions yet to be discovered?. Who knows?.
steve.
steve.
- Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: King Edward VII
- Topic: 10/- Somerset House
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13711
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Hi! murray. I have posted some of these H.Vs for members benefit. The obvious way is to collect fine c.d.s. or registered cancels that tell one the exact date through the cancellation. This also works well with shade differences. If it is pre 1911 for example it must be De La Rue and vice versa. I h...
- Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/183_1.jpg N16.10 Pink from the 1916 printing when in a block of eight. Centred to the right only. This piece has been plated as coming from Plate 54. Indent base under On of ONE Row 20 stamp 5 from the 1916 printing B.P.A. Certificate dated 1971.
- Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: Stamp Books
- Topic: Letters By Night Prestige Booklet
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9061
Letters By Night Prestige Booklet
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/169_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/169_2.jpg Calling all Steam Buffs. Technical Error or Not?. Can anyone explain why the central stamp of the three locomotives depicted in the Letters By Night Prestige Booklet is power classi...
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: "Seahorses"
- Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
- Replies: 13
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hello! asmodeus. I have posted a steel blue shade in the bradbury section of my photo gallery. It would appear from your scan that it is Dull Grey - blue N71.2. the c.d.s. date on your copy is 1929.
Steel blue is usually from around 1932 - 1934 and placed last in the listings.
Steel blue is usually from around 1932 - 1934 and placed last in the listings.
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_3.jpg A selection of shades from 1918. N18/5 Chocolate - brown Pale shade Control K18. N18/15 Orange - brown Deep shade Control ...
- Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: King Edward VII
- Topic: Somerset House Printing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10378
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316 Dull Reddish Purple
- Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_3.jpg Two listed varieties are shown here. N18(f) PENCF for PENCE error from Plate 29 row 15 / 12 Corner Marginal strip of six w...
- Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_3.jpg The first major shade change came about during 1916 when N18.11 the listed Deep Yellow - brown shade appeared. From this p...
- Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17426
N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_3.jpg The initial printing of the Red - brown stamps was undertaken at Somerset House in 1912. Two Controls were used for printi...
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/123_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/123_2.jpg Additions to the above shade ranges continue to be added too certain time periods. The amazing contrasts of color shades outside the war years are highlighted from 1921. here two ex...
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_3.jpg The final years of the 1d. value color production ended as quietly as it had begun. 1922 - 1924 saw a return to the standard ...
- Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_3.jpg One of the most outstanding shade varieties produced in this issue was Orange - vermilion. Two examples of this shade are sho...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:20 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_3.jpg Shade Contrasts during 1920 through 1922. Brick Red shades. Carmine - Red. Pale Carmine - Red again appearing in 1921. Bright...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:15 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_3.jpg A Scarlet - Vermilion duo from 1918 - 1919. A superb shade of Deep Scarlet of Intense color printed unusually on better quali...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:10 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_3.jpg Vermilion Pale shades 1918. Vermilion Pale to Very pale Vermilion. the latter being a worn Impression plate unknown. 1918. By...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_3.jpg An Example of Brick Red Pale shade from 1917. Further Brick Red shades from 1917. Vermilion shades printed under control K17 ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/78_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/78_2.jpg N16.10 Pink Deep shade. Unlistd. Taken from an I16 control block of four. Generally, the poor centring of this shade is common from lower right to lower left. This example being centr...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_3.jpg During 1916 sevaral Rose Red shade varieties were released on sale for the 1d. value. Three shade variations are shown. Deep ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
- Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21966
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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_3.jpg From 1915 and into 1916 maintaining the adopted shade of scarlet was the exception rather than the norm. Examples from this p...
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:10 pm
- Forum: "Seahorses"
- Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
- Replies: 13
- Views: 37009
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: "Seahorses"
- Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
- Replies: 13
- Views: 37009
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417 10/- Ten Shillings Dull Blue Shades. Some examples of the three shades from this value are shown. 417 N71.1 Dull Blue together with a Deep Dull Blue shade. 417 N71.2 Dull Grey - Blue together with a Paler shade. 417 N71.3 Steel Blue. This Value is noted for both left and right sides having been ...
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: "Seahorses"
- Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
- Replies: 13
- Views: 37009
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Five Shillings Rose Red Shades.
416 N68.1 Rose - Carmine.
416 N68.2 Rose Red Pale shade.
416 N68.2 Rose Red Deep Bright shade.
416 N68.1 Rose - Carmine Deep shade.
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:05 pm
- Forum: "Seahorses"
- Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
- Replies: 13
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Location and Cancellation details. Two shillings and Sixpence.
413a Cancelled Boston Spa for 26th April 1926.
414 Cancelled Bradford St. Andrews for 15th July 1927.
415 Cancelled Northern District Office for 14th April 1923.
415a Steel c.d.s..
413a Cancelled Boston Spa for 26th April 1926.
414 Cancelled Bradford St. Andrews for 15th July 1927.
415 Cancelled Northern District Office for 14th April 1923.
415a Steel c.d.s..