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Post by qmon2002 on Feb 26, 2021 7:34:12 GMT
Hello all, I have GB SG 362. It is mnh, and I would like to support to shed some light on the over print on this stamp.  Thanks, Quincy |
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Ryan
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Feb 26, 2021 8:21:19 GMT
This is a cancellation type known as a slogan cancel - in addition to the postmark portion which shows the date and town where the letter was cancelled, there is also an additional slogan section which can act as an advertisement or a public service announcement or a commemoration, among many other possible uses. If it looks like your stamp still has gum on the back, this is common with UK stamps of that era, which had a more resilient type of gum which often doesn't come off the back of the stamp unless extra soaking time (or help by rubbing it with the fingers) is used. Here's a full view of your cancel, nabbed from an eBay auction listing.  Ryan |
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cursus
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What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Feb 26, 2021 8:22:54 GMT
This is not an overprint, but an slogan postmark.
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Post by qmon2002 on Feb 26, 2021 8:26:24 GMT
Thanks, Ryan for the useful info!
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