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SG 52

1870 - 1½d Lake-red

Watermark

Large crown

SG52a Imperforate

Multiple

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A full sheet

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Underprint

The location of the plate number

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Essays and Proofs

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Guildhall Exhibition Proof

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Die proof

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Die proof

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1871 Omond Hill die proof

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Specimen Proof

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Essay

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1881 First scheme essay

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Colour trial green

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Colour trial orange-yellow

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Colour trial grey-green

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Colour trial ultramarine

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In depth knowledge

Plate Numbers for Sg52: 1 (no plate number shown) and 3

What is the value of SG52?

A mint stamp that has been previoiusly hinged: £35-£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: Near Birmingham 1870

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