If stamps in a collection from any era at any time and not paid for stamps from a dealer then in most case the stamps will be in used condition and the collection will be of little value, however a collector...
KGV 1-1/2d Red or ‘Three Halfpence’History The 1-1/2d KGV stamp was first introduced in 1918 in order to provide a stamp for an increase in postage of 1/2d from 1d to 1-1/2d general postage rate.The first...
KGV Australia Shades Stanley Gibbons defines a Shade (as distinct from a colour) as " variations in the intensity of a colour, or the presence of differing amounts of other colours". In KGV and Kangaroo...
KGV Stamp Printing 1914 -1936 : The Commonwealth Stamp Printers History An understanding of the technology of printing stamps assist collectors in being aware why and how the various varieties, shades and...
This is a continuation of the photos of Smooth Paper KGV 1d Red Shades G21 - G28 G21, ACSC71K Rose - This shade has 3 different UV reactions different dates for each type.Group 1 is found from January 1917....
KGV 'OS' Perforated Stamp Forgeries Currently On Sale I recently purchased some 'OS' perforated stamps from a reputable seller on eBay. When the item arrived I examined the stamps under a microscope, generally...
As mentioned in an earlier guide, we know that stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the entire world. Those who collect stamps for the pure pleasure, and who take some comfort in the...
This is the last part of the photos of KGV 1d Red Shades......G29 - G33 G29, ACSC71U Carmine-Pink - Earliest known Postmark is February 1918 G30, ACSC71V Carmine-Rose - - Earliest known Postmark is...
KGV 1d Red Shades- Smooth Paper Part 1 The Australian KGV 1d Red is the most collected single group of stamps in the world.Classification of shades should be left to the experts but for those willing try are...
KGV Issues : 1d Green Why Green?The postal rate in 1914 for ordinary letters was 1d. The colour chosen for the ordinary letter was copied from Great Britain, who’s base letter rate colour was red. The penny...