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Old April 29th 05, 10:29 PM
amesh \(Mette\)
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Default 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)
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Old April 29th 05, 10:43 PM
amesh \(Mette\)
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"amesh (Mette)" skrev i en meddelelse
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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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Old April 30th 05, 01:26 AM
Rodney
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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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|
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|


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Old April 30th 05, 09:23 AM
amesh \(Mette\)
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"Rodney" skrev i en meddelelse
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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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Old April 30th 05, 10:24 AM
Douglas Myall
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"amesh (Mette)" wrote in message
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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
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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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Old April 30th 05, 11:18 AM
amesh \(Mette\)
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"Douglas Myall" skrev i en meddelelse
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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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Old April 30th 05, 02:32 PM
Rodney
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Indeed, apologies.

The name of the Welsh castle is spelt in the Welsh language (not dialect).



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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

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Old February 17th 10, 03:58 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
rodney
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Default 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 ...
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Old February 17th 10, 07:49 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
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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 ...
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Apparently my service provider hit some bumps, or whatever I do not know.

HELPPP

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