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That requires a great deal of research! The letters in the corners give the plate position. The actual plate is going to require referencing specialty publications and getting into 'fly speck' philately. That involves looking for minor differences and scratches on the actual stamp.
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∙ 11y agoOn the One Penny Red, look in the grill design on the edge to the left of the profile. It is sometimes found there.
The letters in the upper and/or lower corners represent the row and column of the stamp on the plate.
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What stamps are most valuable?
The Queen Victoria, penny-red, plate 77, one penny stamp.
What is a plate 77 penny red stamp?
Plate 77 is a rare victorian postage stamp
Who was on the One Penny Black stamp?
Queen Victoria who was the Queen of England when the first Penny Black stamp was printed in 1840.
What does a half penny stamp look like?
Here's a picture of the earliest English half-penny stamp. There were probably others later. http://www.stampwants.com/Great-Britain-58-Mint-OG-Fine-Sound-Plate-11-CV-110_QQitemnameQQ2836088QQidQQauctiondetails
How much is a penny purple stamp worth?
There isn't any stamp that is called a penny purple. You need to describe the stamp - include country and if you can date and what is on the stamp.
What is a plate when talking about a postage stamp?
A plate refers to the printing plate used in the press to make the stamp. The number is printed in the margins of a sheet. Collectors like to have four or six stamps with the margin intact and including the plate number. The post office uses the numbers to inventory the plates and fix errors.
When was The first penny black stamp created?
Scott Number GB#1 was issued in 1840.
How much is a purple penny worth?
There isn't any stamp that is called a penny purple. You need to describe the stamp - include country and if you can date and what is on the stamp.
First image on a postage stamp?
The One Penny Black had a silhouette of Queen Victoria on it.
A1910 1955 half penny stamp value?
The value of the 1910 1955 penny stamp value is one pound.
How much are postage stamp plate blocks worth?
Depends on the stamp and the plate numbers. Since the 40's, many people saved plate blocks from their sheets of stamps. Many of them are very common and can be purchased for about 5 times face value. Consult a specialized catalog to find specific values.
Who made the penny stamp?
British
