philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Mar 24, 2023 14:06:29 GMT
I know nothing about Belgian issues - are these philatelic items sold only to collectors? In Michel there is a mention of an imperf for 2018 Block 235, but states that is not valid for postage. And I see 2004 #3282 is the same design but in color - this black only looks like some type of proof perhaps? If anyone collects these, I’d be willing to trade or sell. Message me if interested.   |
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Mar 24, 2023 16:01:14 GMT
I can not find the first stamp in COB, so I suspect it is a cinerella. The second is Les feuillets en noir et blanc(black and white sheets), from 2004, William Vance COB # GCA9, 2019 CV €3.00
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Mar 24, 2023 17:03:32 GMT
Thanks, Stan. stainlessb Does Belgium issue imperfs for every issue? |
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stainlessb
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Post by stainlessb on Mar 24, 2023 17:24:57 GMT
not as far as I can tell. I don't collect beyond a950's so my knowledge beyond is limited to what I can see in the catalogue... but from what I can tewll (asside from proofs and essays, later regular issues were all perforated except for the special printings
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Apr 4, 2023 20:46:01 GMT
Since the 1930s nearly all Belgian stamps have also been issued as "ministerial proofs", which are imperforate and fairly rare (and in some cases black-and-white) - in most cases only a few hundred issued and only given to high-ranking government officials. This site has a good description: www.hgitner.com/pdf/Belgium-Imperfs.pdf |
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Apr 4, 2023 21:30:37 GMT
cjoprey Thank you! The black one is a proof after all, $150 on the price list. Cool! It has a tiny tear on one side, but it would still make a nice giveaway. I’ll post this as a giveaway and since you were able to identify it, if you decide to enter the giveaway, I’ll put your name in twice.
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