osdet
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Post by osdet on Nov 29, 2022 0:18:34 GMT
I noticed this stamp recently as I was going through my 'swaps'. Notice the red blot in the bottom left-hand corner. I couldn't find any reference to it in any of my books or the Internet. Is it a genuine error and if so how scarce is it? Any ideas anyone! Cheers, osdet MW T9 MLH  |
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Nov 29, 2022 14:02:31 GMT
osdet This looks very much like a partial “banana flaw” as described in the 2020 Hibernian. See pics. Looks like you need a block of 4 to be valued at €80. The 9/10 is the plate position and NC means “non-constant” or doesn’t always appear in that exact position on every sheet of stamps. Roy Hamilton-Bowen, the Hibernian editor, welcomes scans of varieties. I’d send a scan and a quick note to roy.hb@online.de of any unusual Irish material. In any case, WELL DONE! Sharp eyes, you!  
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vikingeck
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What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Nov 29, 2022 14:58:37 GMT
“Non Constant” frequently just means a bit of dust or lint has strayed in to the print run and shortly thereafter gets wiped or dislodged. however in this case it seems to have been regular enough to recur even though it has moved position. That it is persistent is enough to justify catalogue status….more than just a freak or oddity.
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Post by captphil on Nov 30, 2022 15:45:50 GMT
Thank you for posting this. You have inspired me and now I have my own copy of the Hibernian Catalog on the way.
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osdet
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Post by osdet on Dec 5, 2022 0:47:57 GMT
Many thanks guys for making me feel welcome. I agree that the 'red blob' is a Banana flaw and it is definitely a keeper.
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