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by steve bainbridge
Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Downey Heads
Topic: Plate Flaw Varieties
Replies: 2
Views: 9965

Transfer from previous board: original post 433

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/433_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/433_2.jpg A recent discovery from the Downey Booklet issues is that of 332 N9/2 Bright Scarlet W/mk Crown Inverted showing Frame break under EN of PENNY Row 2 stamp 1 or 2 ?. Could be constan...
by steve bainbridge
Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: King Edward VIII
Topic: Dry Printing
Replies: 8
Views: 15129

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An update on this possibly unique dry printing which I sent to Hugh Jeffries for possible inclusion in the Specialised Four Kings catalogue has been returned and is a likely candidate to be included in the 2009 edition as a missing color catogory under King Edward VIII issues. Hugh is also using a s...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/420_3.jpg Shades and Plate Markings. 428 N44.4 Deep Dull greenish blue. 428 N44/2 Deep Greenish blue. Control V34 Plate 1c. 429 N45/...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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427 N43/3 Deep Olive - green. Showing Perf Type 4 variety from Plate 2c printing after re-chroming. The marking 20th left side got progressively smaller.
by steve bainbridge
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/418_1.jpg Further update on this plate marking. Shown is a control Q32 strip with identical plate marking confirming that initially it was used for Waterlow Printing Row 20/1. I have recorded Ochre - brown from 1931 through to the Harrison shades 193...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: Surface Printed
Topic: 1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws
Replies: 1
Views: 7770

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by steve bainbridge
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Surface Printed
Topic: 1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws
Replies: 1
Views: 7770

1887 Jubilee Issue Plate Flaws

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/362_3.jpg Some unlisted plate flaws from the 1887 - 1900 Jubilee Issue. I would be interested in other members comments on any Plate...
by steve bainbridge
Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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An update on the un-listed plate marking. I have recently seen a corner strip of four stamps bearing this plate marking under control X35 N40/4 Ochre - Brown. The control was in a different position and confirms it is from the Harrison Printings.
by steve bainbridge
Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Downey Heads
Topic: Plate Flaw Varieties
Replies: 2
Views: 9965

Plate Flaw Varieties

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/291_3.jpg Three Plate Flaw Varieties shown here are, Crown Die 1a 321 N1c White area right of left 1/2d Plate 8 Row 20.2 Control A11...
by steve bainbridge
Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Waterlow Unlisted Shades
Replies: 0
Views: 8416

Waterlow Unlisted Shades

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/283_3.jpg Through personal research and study into the shades produced by Waterlow and Sons some additional shades are shown here fr...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/258_3.jpg Shades and Plate Markings. 425 N40.4 5d. Bright Ochre - brown with un-listed plate marking, Large dot bulging rule 14.5mm ...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

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426a Deep Reddish purple showing Perforation Variety Type 4 and Unlisted variety : Inner Frame broken under IX of SIX.
by steve bainbridge
Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: 1924-34 Block Cypher
Topic: Harrison Provisional Printings
Replies: 6
Views: 14124

Harrison Provisional Printings

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N33.6 Yellow - green. Control V34 showing Perforation Variety Type 4.
by steve bainbridge
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: King Edward VII
Topic: De La Rue H.V. 1902 - 1910
Replies: 1
Views: 10393

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The Two shades of the 10/- shilling stamp.

265 M53.1 Ultramarine c.d.s. Lombard St. London for 2nd Dec 1903.

265 M53.2 Deep Ultramarine. c.d.s. for 1910.
by steve bainbridge
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N17A Somerset House Printing
Replies: 0
Views: 9477

N17A Somerset House Printing

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/241_1.jpg During 1921 an experimental coil printing was undertaken at Somerset House on simple cypher watermark paper. Shown here is a tail join example. The trailer is blank and coloured brown. A coarse, rough impression in Pale Scarlet. The stamps ...
by steve bainbridge
Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N20 Orange Varieties
Replies: 4
Views: 13742

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Plate 3 has the rule 20th left side tapering towards base as can be seen on the W23 Block of Six. The rule under row 20.2 is also generally thinner on the 1923 printings.

A close up view of the Plate 3 Frame Break Flaw.
by steve bainbridge
Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N20 Orange Varieties
Replies: 4
Views: 13742

N20 Orange Varieties

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/238_3.jpg The well known Die II Plate Flaw N20d Frame Break under N of PENCE Row 20.2 is worth a mention here. The more common contr...
by steve bainbridge
Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
Replies: 3
Views: 11580

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/236_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/236_2.jpg During the late stages of the Die I Printings in 1922 a Plate Flaw developed on Plate 9b with control T22 Row 20.2 in the form of a white area over PO of POSTAGE. Shown here are two...
by steve bainbridge
Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
Replies: 3
Views: 11580

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/232_3.jpg During 1921 several shade varieties were produced. Listed and Unlisted examples are shown here. N19.8 Deep Bright Orange. ...
by steve bainbridge
Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N19 Orange Shades & Varieties
Replies: 3
Views: 11580

N19 Orange Shades & Varieties

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/231_3.jpg N19 2d. Orange Die I Shades and Varieties. N19.2 Reddish Orange 1916 Plate 4 Printing. N19.3 Deep Reddish Orange 1918. Lat...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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A Closer look at the listed Frame Break N18p with controls V23 and W23.
by steve bainbridge
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/228_3.jpg From Pale to Deep Shades, I have attempted to give some idea of a color survey of the humble Red - brown shade taken from ...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/227_3.jpg During the final years from 1922 through 1924 shade varieties continued with Chestnut being the predominant shade. However...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/226_3.jpg Additonal Shades from the 1920 - 1921 Printings and Plate Markings. N18.16 Bright Orange - Brown Control O20 Plate 18. N18...
by steve bainbridge
Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/198_3.jpg A Selection of Shades From 1918 - 1920. N18.6 Deep Chocolate - Brown. Control M18 Printing. N18/5 Chocolate - Brown 1920 C...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: King Edward VII
Topic: 10/- Somerset House
Replies: 3
Views: 12716

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Hi! murray. generally speaking, the Somerset house stamps have a Reddish hue when compared to the Dull Purleples and Lilacs of the De La Rue Printings. I have posted an example from Somerset House as a comparison to the De La Rue half-crown values.
steve.
by steve bainbridge
Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: King Edward VIII
Topic: Dry Printing
Replies: 8
Views: 15129

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hi! asmodeus. yes to your question. The appearance of a dry printing from this cylinder has proved that it can happen. It is possible that there are various values from the photogravure printings with color omissions yet to be discovered?. Who knows?.
steve.
by steve bainbridge
Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: King Edward VII
Topic: 10/- Somerset House
Replies: 3
Views: 12716

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Hi! murray. I have posted some of these H.Vs for members benefit. The obvious way is to collect fine c.d.s. or registered cancels that tell one the exact date through the cancellation. This also works well with shade differences. If it is pre 1911 for example it must be De La Rue and vice versa. I h...
by steve bainbridge
Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/183_1.jpg N16.10 Pink from the 1916 printing when in a block of eight. Centred to the right only. This piece has been plated as coming from Plate 54. Indent base under On of ONE Row 20 stamp 5 from the 1916 printing B.P.A. Certificate dated 1971.
by steve bainbridge
Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Stamp Books
Topic: Letters By Night Prestige Booklet
Replies: 1
Views: 8170

Letters By Night Prestige Booklet

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/169_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/169_2.jpg Calling all Steam Buffs. Technical Error or Not?. Can anyone explain why the central stamp of the three locomotives depicted in the Letters By Night Prestige Booklet is power classi...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: "Seahorses"
Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
Replies: 13
Views: 32331

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hello! asmodeus. I have posted a steel blue shade in the bradbury section of my photo gallery. It would appear from your scan that it is Dull Grey - blue N71.2. the c.d.s. date on your copy is 1929.
Steel blue is usually from around 1932 - 1934 and placed last in the listings.
by steve bainbridge
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/150_3.jpg A selection of shades from 1918. N18/5 Chocolate - brown Pale shade Control K18. N18/15 Orange - brown Deep shade Control ...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: King Edward VII
Topic: Somerset House Printing
Replies: 1
Views: 9344

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316 Dull Reddish Purple
by steve bainbridge
Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/144_3.jpg Two listed varieties are shown here. N18(f) PENCF for PENCE error from Plate 29 row 15 / 12 Corner Marginal strip of six w...
by steve bainbridge
Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

Transfer from previous board: original post 132

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/132_3.jpg The first major shade change came about during 1916 when N18.11 the listed Deep Yellow - brown shade appeared. From this p...
by steve bainbridge
Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N18 Color Shades. A Survey.
Replies: 8
Views: 16324

N18 Color Shades. A Survey.

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/131_3.jpg The initial printing of the Red - brown stamps was undertaken at Somerset House in 1912. Two Controls were used for printi...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/123_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/123_2.jpg Additions to the above shade ranges continue to be added too certain time periods. The amazing contrasts of color shades outside the war years are highlighted from 1921. here two ex...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/84_3.jpg The final years of the 1d. value color production ended as quietly as it had begun. 1922 - 1924 saw a return to the standard ...
by steve bainbridge
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/83_3.jpg One of the most outstanding shade varieties produced in this issue was Orange - vermilion. Two examples of this shade are sho...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/82_3.jpg Shade Contrasts during 1920 through 1922. Brick Red shades. Carmine - Red. Pale Carmine - Red again appearing in 1921. Bright...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/81_3.jpg A Scarlet - Vermilion duo from 1918 - 1919. A superb shade of Deep Scarlet of Intense color printed unusually on better quali...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/80_3.jpg Vermilion Pale shades 1918. Vermilion Pale to Very pale Vermilion. the latter being a worn Impression plate unknown. 1918. By...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/79_3.jpg An Example of Brick Red Pale shade from 1917. Further Brick Red shades from 1917. Vermilion shades printed under control K17 ...
by steve bainbridge
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

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http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/78_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/78_2.jpg N16.10 Pink Deep shade. Unlistd. Taken from an I16 control block of four. Generally, the poor centring of this shade is common from lower right to lower left. This example being centr...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

Transfer from previous board: original post 77

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/77_3.jpg During 1916 sevaral Rose Red shade varieties were released on sale for the 1d. value. Three shade variations are shown. Deep ...
by steve bainbridge
Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: 1912-24 Royal Cypher
Topic: N16 Color Shades. A Survey 1912-24
Replies: 13
Views: 20796

Transfer from previous board: original post 76

http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_1.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_2.jpg http://www.gbps.org.uk/boards/images/transferred/76_3.jpg From 1915 and into 1916 maintaining the adopted shade of scarlet was the exception rather than the norm. Examples from this p...
by steve bainbridge
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: "Seahorses"
Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
Replies: 13
Views: 32331

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by steve bainbridge
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: "Seahorses"
Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
Replies: 13
Views: 32331

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417 10/- Ten Shillings Dull Blue Shades. Some examples of the three shades from this value are shown. 417 N71.1 Dull Blue together with a Deep Dull Blue shade. 417 N71.2 Dull Grey - Blue together with a Paler shade. 417 N71.3 Steel Blue. This Value is noted for both left and right sides having been ...
by steve bainbridge
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: "Seahorses"
Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
Replies: 13
Views: 32331

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Five Shillings Rose Red Shades.

416 N68.1 Rose - Carmine.

416 N68.2 Rose Red Pale shade.

416 N68.2 Rose Red Deep Bright shade.

416 N68.1 Rose - Carmine Deep shade.
by steve bainbridge
Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: "Seahorses"
Topic: 1918-19 Bradbury Wilkinson
Replies: 13
Views: 32331

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Location and Cancellation details. Two shillings and Sixpence.

413a Cancelled Boston Spa for 26th April 1926.

414 Cancelled Bradford St. Andrews for 15th July 1927.

415 Cancelled Northern District Office for 14th April 1923.

415a Steel c.d.s..

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