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Post by l8u7se on Nov 29, 2023 21:39:14 GMT
Noting the date on this and the fact black ink was not properly introduced this early could this have been done in error or experimentally as written in the article?! Does anyone have a fool-proof method how to determine if this is genuine and/or which maltese cross it is? I think it looks interesting but apologies I cannot provide more detail and do not know at what point the stamp was removed    |
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Post by rod222 on Nov 29, 2023 21:59:18 GMT
Noting the date on this and the fact black ink was not properly introduced this early could this have been done in error or experimentally as written in the article?! Does anyone have a fool-proof method how to determine if this is genuine and/or which maltese cross it is? I think it looks interesting but apologies I cannot provide more detail and do not know at what point the stamp was removed @18u7se Not foolproof (Not even close)
But opinion.
Mr. Thomas Taplin
Clatford
Near Andover Market
3rd August 1840
Wills Longparish
Letter to Mr T Taplin
Opinion only!
I have both as a London Type 1 Maltese Cross (Yes, the Black MC looks dodgy) Sorry, Type ll Maltese Cross (small centre diamond)
Source
The cancellations of the Penny red
Goldsmith Danzig
PS: could not find any info on a Thomas Taplin of Clatford.
PPS: The change of cancellation colour to Black, was introduced in February 1841
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Post by rod222 on Nov 29, 2023 23:42:09 GMT
The Mulready Envelope
Quintessential English Humour
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Post by daniel on Nov 30, 2023 3:32:35 GMT
Noting the date on this and the fact black ink was not properly introduced this early could this have been done in error or experimentally as written in the article?! Does anyone have a fool-proof method how to determine if this is genuine and/or which maltese cross it is? I think it looks interesting but apologies I cannot provide more detail and do not know at what point the stamp was removed Hi, it is unclear as to what exactly you are showing. The Mulready stationery was issued as prepaid letter sheets and envelopes. The front of which would have consisted of just the first illustrated panel. Are the other 2 panels/items actually attached to it and can we see the reverse? Thanks, Daniel |
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Post by daniel on Dec 1, 2023 2:14:01 GMT
Looking closer, I would suggest that you have two covers showing, one overlapping the other. Probably both addressed to Thomas Taplin and the note applies to the cover with the missing stamp.
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Post by rod222 on Dec 1, 2023 2:47:48 GMT
Looking closer, I would suggest that you have two covers showing, one overlapping the other. Probably both addressed to Thomas Taplin and the note applies to the cover with the missing stamp. I had been wondering similar, the Mulready had been cancelled (genuine or not) Black MC Why then would another stamp be required? I have an image of the Mulready "woodblock" I have no idea how, or what this was used for. Any ideas? |
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Post by l8u7se on Dec 2, 2023 18:51:05 GMT
This one is mounted and sealed but when I get them out again I will try to have further investigate what’s behind and share with you  |
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