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Post by pilot on Jul 26, 2020 21:59:11 GMT
The 'Admiral' issue appeared on September 1st, 1913, and pictured King George V in an Admiral's cap. It was printed by Waterlow and Sons and was intended to replace the preceding Double Head stamps. 1913 Colour Trial of the ½d value in dark green and green on white, wove paper, affixed to a small card. The collar and cap are reinforced by painting with Chinese White. This is a composite of separate head and frame plates, unlike the other mono-coloured trials, which were from single plates. Possibly unique no other copies recorded  |
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Post by pilot on Jul 26, 2020 23:17:22 GMT
There were eighteen values, ½d to £1, four mono-coloured values (½d, 1d, 1½d & 2½d) and the rest in two colours, with separate head and duty plates. The three lower denominations were printed in sheets of 240, four panes of sixty, each plate prepared from a single Die.  
The first printings showed the King's left ear fully shaded and later printings showed the ear without any shading lines ('white ear') |
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Post by pilot on Jul 27, 2020 0:32:18 GMT
RHODESIA, 1910, -½d Green, Imperforate SG 120a var. Cancelled by well-struck 13 FE 1917 double-circle datestamp  |
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Post by pilot on Jul 27, 2020 23:04:26 GMT
a warning to ALL those thinking of collecting the Rhodesia Arms, Admirals and Double Heads - is an absolute MINEFIELD.
I've seen things over the decades near impossible to believe were cleaned fiscals .. fresh, original looking gum, or convincing looking cancels, but all with Certs saying "cleaned fiscal - regummed" or "cleaned fiscal - fake postal cancel". Many of the Rhodesia fiscal cancels were light violet ovals like this below (which however is postal!) and wash off totally in warm water. (Oddly no-one else has ever reported seeing this particular "Immigrant' cancel.) 
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Post by pilot on Jul 29, 2020 23:41:18 GMT
   The first printings showed the King's left ear fully The 1½d stamps were introduced in May, 1917 to serve as 'War Tax' issues, i.e. 1d for shaded and later printings showed the ear without postage plus ½d for the tax. All have the ‘white ear’. Also, there is a join in the left hand leaf of the lower right scroll ornament, which is not found on other low value dies. 
The 2½d stamps were printed in sheets of 60, and all printings had the 'shaded ear". There are many shades to be found in the lower values of this issue, due to variations in ink supply. |
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Post by pilot on Jul 30, 2020 2:10:02 GMT
Rhodesia 1d, perf. 14, rose-carmine (shaded ear) SG 190 
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philatelia
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Post by philatelia on Jul 30, 2020 12:38:21 GMT
pilot THANK YOU for posting the scan of shades. This is an area with which I often struggle. The more comparative examples like this that I see, the more confidence I gain in my ability to discern the differences. I wonder if it might not be super helpful to start a “shades” board where everyone could share pics of well labeled examples. Does anyone else like this idea? A page like yours could be posted twice. Once on the country or thematic thread and once in shades thread.
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Post by renden on Jul 30, 2020 12:56:17 GMT
pilot THANK YOU for posting the scan of shades. This is an area with which I often struggle. The more comparative examples like this that I see, the more confidence I gain in my ability to discern the differences. I wonder if it might not be super helpful to start a “shades” board where everyone could share pics of well labeled examples. Does anyone else like this idea? A page like yours could be posted twice. Once on the country or thematic thread and once in shades thread. Terrific idea Theresa, for those who wish this formula. I like to keep the "shades" in their proper Countries since this is an "expert subject" and I am not sure what duplication sill bring - Thanks René |
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Post by philatelia on Jul 30, 2020 13:50:41 GMT
renden and everyone, ignore my idea. I used the site search feature and voila! Lots of shades! Most were not labeled by colors though.
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Post by pilot on Jul 30, 2020 22:44:56 GMT
Around twenty years ago, the noted Double Head collector and connoisseur, Bob Gibbs, reflected that the 1d Double Head was the greatest stamp of the British Empire. Bob will be the first to state that all the research of today is built upon the shoulders of some fine Rhodesian philatelists of yesteryear – such people as C.C. Woolacott, Oswald Marsh, H.C. Dann, Alan Deal, Arthur Strutt, David Forgan, Bernard Livermore, Vivien Ellenberger and Ian Hamilton. In their collecting, research and writings, they leave a rich legacy upon which the current era of interested philatelists (Keith Watkins, Andrew Wilson, Arnold Brickman, Bob Looker, Stephen Reah-Johnson and, of course, Gibbs) build and broaden.
With over 14 million of these stamps printed from two plates between 1910 and 1913, their colours and the multitude of flaws, provide a rich field for research. Literally dozens and dozens of printings from the two plates occurred. The multitude of printings resulted in a deterioration of the plates which, along with the use of many different inks, resulted in many flaws and a wonderful spectrum of colours.
The current state of classifying the 1d is diverse and large with the present Gibbons classifications probably requiring an update. Here is a brief summary of the current situation:
S.G. Perf. Colour
123 14×14 Bright Carmine (aniline) (shades)
123a 14×14 Imperf. Between (vertical pair)
123b 14×14 Imperf. Between (horizontal pair)
124 4×14 Carmine-Lake (shades)
125 14×14 Deep Rose-Red
170 15×15 Carmine (shades)
170a 15×15 Carmine-Lake (shades)
170b 15×15 Carmine
179b 15×14 Scarlet (shades)
183 13½ x13½ Bright Carmine (shades)
Gibbs 14×14 Rosine (shades)
Gibbs 15×15 Rosine (shades)
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Post by pilot on Jul 30, 2020 22:47:10 GMT
A homemade dealers colour guide from the 1930's A dealer used this guide when on the road purchasing KGV stamps at shows around Australia. I still use this today a great colour guide, I must say the dealer was spot on with the shades.  |
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Post by pilot on Aug 8, 2020 23:35:09 GMT
 Postal stationery cards were printed in 1913 for internal and external rates. The ½d card is found with and without the Waterlow imprint, the 1d card only without. |
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Post by pilot on Aug 9, 2020 0:49:02 GMT
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Post by pilot on Aug 9, 2020 3:06:09 GMT
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Post by digiphilatelist on Sept 11, 2020 3:00:25 GMT
a warning to ALL those thinking of collecting the Rhodesia Arms, Admirals and Double Heads - is an absolute MINEFIELD.
I've seen things over the decades near impossible to believe were cleaned fiscals .. fresh, original looking gum, or convincing looking cancels, but all with Certs saying "cleaned fiscal - regummed" or "cleaned fiscal - fake postal cancel". Many of the Rhodesia fiscal cancels were light violet ovals like this below (which however is postal!) and wash off totally in warm water. (Oddly no-one else has ever reported seeing this particular "Immigrant' cancel.) Looking at the postcard, this doesn't seem to be of Rhodesian origin. |
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Post by digiphilatelist on Sept 11, 2020 3:02:17 GMT
Around twenty years ago, the noted Double Head collector and connoisseur, Bob Gibbs, reflected that the 1d Double Head was the greatest stamp of the British Empire. Bob will be the first to state that all the research of today is built upon the shoulders of some fine Rhodesian philatelists of yesteryear – such people as C.C. Woolacott, Oswald Marsh, H.C. Dann, Alan Deal, Arthur Strutt, David Forgan, Bernard Livermore, Vivien Ellenberger and Ian Hamilton. In their collecting, research and writings, they leave a rich legacy upon which the current era of interested philatelists (Keith Watkins, Andrew Wilson, Arnold Brickman, Bob Looker, Stephen Reah-Johnson and, of course, Gibbs) build and broaden. With over 14 million of these stamps printed from two plates between 1910 and 1913, their colours and the multitude of flaws, provide a rich field for research. Literally dozens and dozens of printings from the two plates occurred. The multitude of printings resulted in a deterioration of the plates which, along with the use of many different inks, resulted in many flaws and a wonderful spectrum of colours. The current state of classifying the 1d is diverse and large with the present Gibbons classifications probably requiring an update. Here is a brief summary of the current situation: S.G. Perf. Colour 123 14×14 Bright Carmine (aniline) (shades) 123a 14×14 Imperf. Between (vertical pair) 123b 14×14 Imperf. Between (horizontal pair) 124 4×14 Carmine-Lake (shades) 125 14×14 Deep Rose-Red 170 15×15 Carmine (shades) 170a 15×15 Carmine-Lake (shades) 170b 15×15 Carmine 179b 15×14 Scarlet (shades) 183 13½ x13½ Bright Carmine (shades) Gibbs 14×14 Rosine (shades) Gibbs 15×15 Rosine (shades) The Rhodesian Study Circle now has a guide to the 1d available. Plating or revenue documents appears to be the key to help with colour. You can request the guide through their website. |
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Post by digiphilatelist on Sept 11, 2020 3:03:02 GMT
That cover looks like a missionary cover from the American Board Mission. |
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