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Just purchased a small selection of classic Great Britain stamps and found this stowaway. The word "postage" is not on it, so I am curious as to what it is. Perused the classic Scott catalogue and could not find anything. Appreciate any help.
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Check out a question I asked regarding the same issue. Search: Inland Revenue in the topics. I posted the question on 1 January 2015.
I had the same question and received very good information.
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This is a common fiscal value. Unfortunately I can't give any listing reference, as my Barefoot Commonwealth Revenues catalogue does not include GB.
I know someone else here is sure to identify it though.
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"Great Britain Revenues" by J. Barefoot lists this as Inland Revenue #27 1d lilac CV= .05
c.1868-78
Perf 14
Anchor watermark
Here is a quote from the catalog regarding this particular stamp;
"Greater numbers were issued of this stamp than any other adhesive revenue stamp. It remained in use until the turn of the century and at least 124 plates are recorded. During the course of printing, the corner ornaments were modified and enlarged."
That's all I have....hope it helps!
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Great information! Thank you all.
And appreciate the added details Musicman. In fact, looking at the back of my brand new DAVO album, there is a place for the stamp on a "Revenue" page. (did not know I had a page for revenues) Oddly the date indicated is 1882. So I still need to nail that down as it differs from the Barefoot date you mention of 1868-1878.
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These stamps were authorised for postal use and are listed in some detail at the end of the GB listing in the SG Commonwealth and British Empire Stamps 1840-1970 Catalogue ("SG Part 1").
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Page 381 SG Concise 2015 SG:F18-23 depending on Watermark
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Thank you Charlie and Nigel for the last bits of the puzzle.
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However this particular stamp was clearly used as a fiscal/revenue stamp, as noted by the signature. The SG F# catalog listings only apply for postal cancels.
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This design (almost identical) was submitted by Mssrs. Skipper and East for use as a postage stamp. It was rejected but was adapted for use as a revenue stamp. In the late 1860's they were approved for postage use. Your copy has been fiscally used as shown by the pen cancel. Stamps with genuine postmarks are worth more and are listed in SG GB catalogue Part 1, QV.
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These revenues are more interesting when attatched to the original invoice/receipt/other document. However not many about - early collectors have a lot to answer for. We are much more interested these days in historical documents/genealogy/social history than we used to be and such documents are interesting to those working in these fields
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Just purchased a small selection of classic Great Britain stamps and found this stowaway. The word "postage" is not on it, so I am curious as to what it is. Perused the classic Scott catalogue and could not find anything. Appreciate any help.
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
Check out a question I asked regarding the same issue. Search: Inland Revenue in the topics. I posted the question on 1 January 2015.
I had the same question and received very good information.
Mel
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
This is a common fiscal value. Unfortunately I can't give any listing reference, as my Barefoot Commonwealth Revenues catalogue does not include GB.
I know someone else here is sure to identify it though.
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
"Great Britain Revenues" by J. Barefoot lists this as Inland Revenue #27 1d lilac CV= .05
c.1868-78
Perf 14
Anchor watermark
Here is a quote from the catalog regarding this particular stamp;
"Greater numbers were issued of this stamp than any other adhesive revenue stamp. It remained in use until the turn of the century and at least 124 plates are recorded. During the course of printing, the corner ornaments were modified and enlarged."
That's all I have....hope it helps!
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
Great information! Thank you all.
And appreciate the added details Musicman. In fact, looking at the back of my brand new DAVO album, there is a place for the stamp on a "Revenue" page. (did not know I had a page for revenues) Oddly the date indicated is 1882. So I still need to nail that down as it differs from the Barefoot date you mention of 1868-1878.
Cheers,
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
These stamps were authorised for postal use and are listed in some detail at the end of the GB listing in the SG Commonwealth and British Empire Stamps 1840-1970 Catalogue ("SG Part 1").
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Page 381 SG Concise 2015 SG:F18-23 depending on Watermark
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
Thank you Charlie and Nigel for the last bits of the puzzle.
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
However this particular stamp was clearly used as a fiscal/revenue stamp, as noted by the signature. The SG F# catalog listings only apply for postal cancels.
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
This design (almost identical) was submitted by Mssrs. Skipper and East for use as a postage stamp. It was rejected but was adapted for use as a revenue stamp. In the late 1860's they were approved for postage use. Your copy has been fiscally used as shown by the pen cancel. Stamps with genuine postmarks are worth more and are listed in SG GB catalogue Part 1, QV.
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re: Great Britain "stamp" ? -- word "postage" nowhere to be found.
These revenues are more interesting when attatched to the original invoice/receipt/other document. However not many about - early collectors have a lot to answer for. We are much more interested these days in historical documents/genealogy/social history than we used to be and such documents are interesting to those working in these fields
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