SG131
Stratford-upon-Avon 1883
SG131
1883 10/- Grey-green. Blued Paper Watermark Anchor. The blue color in the paper is due to the additionn of potash.
Specimen
Hand stamped
Watermark
Anchor
Watermark
Showing the watermark as seen on the reverse of the stamp.
Plate #
Issued
Plate 1
224,000 stamps
Printing Dates
Plate 1
January 1883 - ?
Earliest date of use
February 1883
Essays and Proofs
Imprimatur
Registration Dates
Plate 1
27-Jan-83
Essay
Essay on white card with inked in design. The head is from the die for the 4d
Proof
Die proof on glazed card,
Proof
Die proof on glazed card mounted on card
Colour Trial
Colour trial in blue-gray
Colour Trial
Colour trial in mauve
Colour Trial
Colour trial in prussian blue
Colour Trial
Colour trial in purple brown
Colour Trial
Colour trial in blue-green
Colour Trial
Colour trial in yellow-green
Colour Trial
Colour trial in rose-pink
Colour Trial
Colour trial in red-brown
Colour Trial
Colour trial in olive-yellow
Colour Trial
Colour trial in greyish-purple
Panes
The plate consisted of 56 stamps in a single pane.
Surface Printed High Value Issues - 1867-1883
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