1864 - Lake-red - perf 14 - Letters in all 4 corners
SG44a Imperforate
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Imprimatur
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Paris Exhibition Print
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Paris Exhibition Print Specimen
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Watermark
Large Crown
Location of Plate #
Located in the scroll work on both the left and right sides.
Multiple
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This stamp has white paper
In depth knowledge
Plate Numbers for Sg43/44: Plate numbers 71 to 225 Plate 225 is scarce, plate 77 has 9 or 10 known examples. There are no plates 69, 70, 75, 126, and 128. Watermark: SG43/44 have a large crown watermark. Perforation: SG43/44 are perforated with a gauge of 14.
What is the value of SG44?
A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged price can vary according to how scarce the plate number is. The most valuable is the scarce plate 225 is £1,400. Generally the value is £7 and £25 The same applies to used stamps: The most valuable is the scarce plate 225 is £150-£200. Generally the value is £1 to £1.50
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.
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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.