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Gilbert and Ellice Islands Definitive Stamps |
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| Funafuti Provisional Overprints |
Watermark: Multiple Crown Block CA |
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Paper: Plain |
| 1916 July |
Perforation: 14 x 14 |
| No. |
Value |
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Description |
Scott |
SG |
| D24 |
2 s |
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On 1 d Carmine (D13) [Black overprint] Die I |
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| D25 |
2 s |
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On 2½d Ultramarine (D11) [Red overprint] |
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| D26 |
3 s |
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On 2½d Ultramarine (D11) [Red overprint] |
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- These overprints were authourized by the Ellice Islands District Officer on Funafuti, but not by the Resident Commissioner of the Colony.
- See more on the Funafuti Provisionals
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| Key Plate Differences |
Die I |
Die II |
- The solid side bars inscribed POSTAGE & REVENUE are square at the inner top.
- The base of the crown is below the inner white vignette line.
- White protrusion on the lower scrolls.
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- The solid side bars inscribed POSTAGE & REVENUE are curved at the inner top.
- The base of the crown is aligned with the inner white vignette line .
- White protrusion on the lower scrolls.
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