Watermark: Stamps were printed with a Large Crown watermark. Perforation: The SG36 stamp is perforated with a gauge of 16. Plates: The plates used for the SG36 stamp range from plates 27 to 60.
General characteristics Head and face Facial features: Lines on the face are deeper and more prominent. Eye shading: The eye has more shading. Lips: The lips are fuller. Nostril: The nostril is more defined. Lip and chin: The color indentation between the lip and chin is more prominent. Fillet (headband): The headband behind the ear is more defined. Hair "Williams" lines: An especially prominent 1–2 horizontal, squiggly lines appear in the hair below the "AG" of "POSTAGE".
What is the value of SG36?
A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged: £350-£500 A used stamp: £2 -£6
What factors detemine the upper and lower range of the stamp value?
The main factors for the mint stamp is centering. For the used stamp a light postmark is preferred with centering also a consideration.
