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SG 38 C9A

1857 - Orange-Brown - Perf 14 - Die II

SG38a Imperforate

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SG38var Pale Red

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Watermark

Large Crown

Watermark

Large Crown

Multiple of SG38

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Multiple of SG38var

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This stamp has cream paper

SG38 has alphabet 3

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Die II ID

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In depth knowledge

Plate Numbers for Sg38: Plates 27 to 68
Plate Numbers for Sg38var: Plates 27 to 55
Watermark: SG38 has a large crown watermark and SG38var has a type II large crown watermark.
Perforation: SG38 is perforated with a gauge of 14.

What is the value of SG38?

A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged: £25-£35
A used stamp: £1

Die II 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".

Top Image: Thames Tunnel 1857

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