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SG 48

1870 - ½d Rose Red

Watermark

half penny in script

Imprimatur

SG48a - Imperf

SG48g - Imperf on the right

SG48s - Specimen

A full sheet

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The largest known multiple in private hands

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Rare blank labels

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Underprint

The location of the plate number

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Essays and Proofs

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Proof with fugitive ink

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Die proof on thin white paper

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Colour Trial

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Specimen Proof

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Essay

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Essay

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Essay

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Essay

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Essay

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Essay

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Essay

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Proof of Essay

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Proof of Essay

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Proof of Essay

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Proof of Essay

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Ormond Proof

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Ormond Proof in Black

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Ormond Proof

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Ormond Proof in Ultramarine

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Ormond Proof in Orange

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DLR Proof for the farthing

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DLR Proof for the farthing

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DLR Proof for the farthing

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DLR Proof for the farthing circular stamps

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In depth knowledge

Plate Numbers for Sg48: 1, 3 to 6, 8 to 15, 19 and 20
Plate 9 is scarce
The plate number can be seen faintly on the scroll work on both sides of the stamp

What is the value of SG48?

A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged: £10-£25 (except plates 8 and 9)
Plate 9 mint: £600-£900
Plate 8 mint: £250-£350
A used stamp: £2 -£6 (except plates 8 and 9)
Plate 9 used: £70-£75
Plate 8 used: £10-£15

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: Portsmouth 1870

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