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Oval perforations GB-stamps?
When did England introduce oval perforations?
I have come across these stamps "Caernarfon Castle" http://queries.heindorffhus.dk/frame-Caernarfon.htm the first one -- SG 1411 -- being issued 1988 with normal perforations, and the second one -- right -- (when?) with oval perforations. Both stamps are of the same design, but are clearly different, both in colour and the Queen's profile. What was the reason for issuing two stamps of the same design and face value, but yet so different? How is the placename spelled correctly? The stamps say "Caernarfon" (with an f), but SG says "Caernarvon" (with a v) -- Best regards Ann Mette Heindorff (Mette) return address: heindorffhus at heindorffhus dot dk http://www.heindorffhus.dk ------ Outgoing messages.checked with Norton AV |
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"amesh (Mette)" skrev i en meddelelse
k... When did England introduce oval perforations? I have come across these stamps "Caernarfon Castle" http://queries.heindorffhus.dk/frame-Caernarfon.htm the first one -- SG 1411 -- being issued 1988 with normal perforations, and the second one -- right -- (when?) with oval perforations. Stupid me! Further catalogue studies have revealed that the oval perforations appear on SG 1611-1614, plus a note on 1993/6, the two different sets being Harrison and Enschedé printings, respectively. Both stamps are of the same design, but are clearly different, both in colour and the Queen's profile. What was the reason for issuing two stamps of the same design and face value, but yet so different? This question remains! How is the placename spelled correctly? The stamps say "Caernarfon" (with an f), but SG says "Caernarvon" (with a v) And so does this one! Regards Mette |
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Aha! another recorded occurrence of Catalogue blindness
Regarding your Castle query Mette, I'd suggest it be the location, in North Wales and the name be featured in the Welsh dialect? http://www.castlewales.com/caernarf.html Regards. | How is the placename spelled correctly? The stamps say "Caernarfon" (with | an f), but SG says "Caernarvon" (with a v) | | And so does this one! | | Regards | Mette | | | | |
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"Rodney" skrev i en meddelelse
... Aha! another recorded occurrence of Catalogue blindness You are telling me! After a long day looking at too many stamps, and answering too many emails ;-) Regarding your Castle query Mette, I'd suggest it be the location, in North Wales and the name be featured in the Welsh dialect? http://www.castlewales.com/caernarf.html Thanks :-) Regards Mette | How is the placename spelled correctly? The stamps say "Caernarfon" (with | an f), but SG says "Caernarvon" (with a v) | | And so does this one! | | Regards | Mette | | | | |
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"amesh (Mette)" wrote in message k... When did England introduce oval perforations? I have come across these stamps "Caernarfon Castle" http://queries.heindorffhus.dk/frame-Caernarfon.htm the first one -- SG 1411 -- being issued 1988 with normal perforations, and the second one -- right -- (when?) with oval perforations. Both stamps are of the same design, but are clearly different, both in colour and the Queen's profile. What was the reason for issuing two stamps of the same design and face value, but yet so different? How is the placename spelled correctly? The stamps say "Caernarfon" (with an f), but SG says "Caernarvon" (with a v) -- Best regards Ann Mette Heindorff (Mette) return address: heindorffhus at heindorffhus dot dk http://www.heindorffhus.dk ------ Outgoing messages.checked with Norton AV There are many reasons for any stamp to be reprinted with slightly different designs especially in the case of definitives which may have a long run. In the case of the GB Castles with decimal currency the principle ones a awarding the printing contract to different firms (Harrison and Enschedé), different engravers (Chris. Matthews of H and Inge Madle of E), new security measures (elliptical perforations, optically variable ink for the Queen's head which changed in consequence to a non-engraved silhouette that was printed by the silk screen process), and so on. Incidentally, among the differences between the H and E printings of the security issues is the fact that E's ellipses are placed one hole lower than H's. The two engravers also had their own style, notably in the shape of the C of castle (and Caernarfon). The name of the Welsh castle is spelt in the Welsh language (not dialect). The reproductions of the pre-decimal Castles definitives, with the Dorothy Wilding portrait of the Queen, that was issued on 22 March this year in a miniature sheet but with decimal currency do not bear the names of the castles. HTH Douglas |
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"Douglas Myall" skrev i en meddelelse
... - snip - There are many reasons for any stamp to be reprinted with slightly different designs especially in the case of definitives which may have a long run. In the case of the GB Castles with decimal currency the principle ones a awarding the printing contract to different firms (Harrison and Enschedé), different engravers (Chris. Matthews of H and Inge Madle of E), new security measures (elliptical perforations, optically variable ink for the Queen's head which changed in consequence to a non-engraved silhouette that was printed by the silk screen process), and so on. Incidentally, among the differences between the H and E printings of the security issues is the fact that E's ellipses are placed one hole lower than H's. The two engravers also had their own style, notably in the shape of the C of castle (and Caernarfon). The name of the Welsh castle is spelt in the Welsh language (not dialect). The reproductions of the pre-decimal Castles definitives, with the Dorothy Wilding portrait of the Queen, that was issued on 22 March this year in a miniature sheet but with decimal currency do not bear the names of the castles. HTH Thanks Douglas, just the answer I needed -- and gone straight into my archives :-) Mette |
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Indeed, apologies.
The name of the Welsh castle is spelt in the Welsh language (not dialect). |
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I cannot receive any more posts from the groups, HELP!
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I cannot receive any more posts from the groups, HELP!
Sending Alfred an email.
I assume his IP has ceased providing usenet He will have to get a independent free usenet provider (for posting and receival) or, join a pay provider rodney "Alfred Lee" wrote in message ... If anyone out there can see this, please send me an email telling me how can I see the postings again. Apparently my service provider hit some bumps, or whatever I do not know. HELPPP Alfred Lee |
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I cannot receive any more posts from the groups, HELP!
Any suggestions for Alfred? "Dear Rodney, I have joined XXXXXXX. And you dont know how grateful I am, and how happy I am to be able to read postings again. But I encountered one problem. I could only see 2 postings in rec.collecting.stamps.discuss. One in October and one in november last year. In my other groups, the postings were current. In your experience, do you think there is anything wrong? Regards Alfred Lee" "Alfred Lee" wrote in message ... If anyone out there can see this, please send me an email telling me how can I see the postings again. Apparently my service provider hit some bumps, or whatever I do not know. HELPPP Alfred Lee |
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