Ping Rodney - Kerala doings

Well, Master Tony,
good luck with Stanley le Gibbon,
I can't see you having success there.
If you do, I havn't enjoyed a nice bite of humble pie for some time.
(like a week)


"Asia-translation"
Now, Rodney, that was why I showed an upright 'O' alongside. Trust
me, I'm a ...

T

rodney wrote:
Common as flies, type "O8" official overprint.
No disrespect Tony, but you had better stay with your little nether states,
and leave Travancore up to the big boys.


"Asia-translation" wrote in message
...
Rodney, the give-away is that 'O' falls below the line of the 'n',
instead of being aligned with it. I wouldn't be surprised if you have
plenty of them. They're not uncommon on many Travancore Service
stamps, but how common seems to vary widely. The formes must have
been dismantled or corrected many times.

Tony

rodney wrote:
Nope, that does nothing for me Blair,

If that is an invert, I am a monkey's uncle.
Obviously the OP needs more experience in the subtleties of Travancore.
Dealing with the lesser states, has taken the edge off his judgement



"Blair" wrote in message
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On Sep 21, 9:13 am, "rodney" pookiethai@NOSPAM iprimus.com.au wrote:
No time to elaborate, Tony, busy at the moment.
No, I don't see the invert, I have lots similar,
can you elaborate

Lovely Cochin Cover there, very nice, do you translate the script
on covers?

Cheers


Look at the thickness of the ring on the O in On.

Blair