8 øre printing 1b Position A88?

Indsendt af: George Valby - 26.04.2014, reply from Bernd Stein - 29.06.2014
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Hello,

I have just found what I believe is an example of printing 1b of the 8 ore bicolor.

Comparing the stamp with the sheet shown on the website, it corresponds to position A88. The watermark is split (overlapping left and right edges of the stamp), which is right for column 8 of setting 5A. The color is distinctly blue gray, compared to examples I have of printing 1a. There are oval flaws, which also show on the archive sheet: A break in the oval ring above and to the right of the R in DANMARK, and a spot to the right of the crown, etc. Although covered by the cancel (K12), I can almost discern the break in the top of O in POSTFRIM.

A scan of the stamp is attached. Any comments or corrections are welcome!

George Valby

29.06.2014 Bernd Stein

Hej George

Your analysis is correct - it is an 8ø1b A88

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Bernd