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SG 42

1861 - Rose-red - Perf 14 - Die II- Alphabet IV

Watermark

Large Crown

Multiple

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SG42 has alphabet 4

The letters were engraved
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This stamp has white paper

Die II ID

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In depth knowledge

Plate Numbers for SG42: Plate numbers 50 and 51
Watermark: SG42 has a Large Crown watermark.
Perforation: SG42 is perforated with a gauge of 16.

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".

What is the value of SG42?

A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged: £30-£60
A used stamp: £2 -£4

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.

Top Image: Greenwich 1861

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