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Date
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Right plate no. 6428 and "FIFTY" block of six, left stamps Mint N.H., right stamps few small hinge slivers where few minor perf separations sensibly reinforced, bright colorFINE AND RARE PLATE NUMBER AND "FIFTY" BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
The Parcel Post issues were printed from plates of 180 which consisted of four panes of 45. According to Johl, the uniform color of the twelve denominations led to confusion on the part of postal clerks, who complained that they were forced to examine the stamps in detail to ensure they had the correct values. In response, on January 27, 1913, large capital letters were added to the margins near each plate number. At top and bottom the imprint is in the selvage next to the plate number; on the sides it is separated by a stamp with blank selvage.
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Bottom plate no. 6424 and "FIFTY" block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., top left stamp lightly hinged, brilliant color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. and 1991 P.S.E. certificates, Scott value as hinged plate block
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Full top "FIFTY" and plate no. 6424 block of four, lightly hinged, strong color, Fine
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Bottom plate no. 6427 and "FIFTY" block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, bright shade, Fine
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Bottom plate no. 6424 and "FIFTY" block of four, lightly hinged, bright color, some perf separations at bottom expertly reinforced, Fine
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Wide bottom plate no. 6424 and "FIFTY" block of six, bottom center stamp disturbed original gum, rich color and detailed impression, outstanding margins and centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE CENTERED PLATE NUMBER AND "FIFTY" BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
The Parcel Post issues were printed from plates of 180 which consisted of four panes of 45. According to Johl, the uniform color of the twelve denominations led to confusion on the part of postal clerks, who complained that they were forced to examine the stamps in detail to ensure they had the correct values. In response, on January 27, 1913, large capital letters were added to the margins near each plate number. At top and bottom the imprint is in the selvage next to the plate number; on the sides it is separated by a stamp with blank selvage.
From the bottom right pane. Power Search located only three other top or bottom plate blocks of six offered in our sales since 1993, including a top (which may be unique) and two bottoms from the MLG collection
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Wide bottom plate no. 6428 and "FIFTY" block of six, slightly disturbed original gum, faint gum bend, fresh colorFINE-VERY FINE. A VERY RARE PLATE NUMBER AND "FIFTY" BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
The Parcel Post issues were printed from plates of 180 which consisted of four panes of 45. According to Johl, the uniform color of the twelve denominations led to confusion on the part of postal clerks, who complained that they were forced to examine the stamps in detail to ensure they had the correct values. In response, on January 27, 1913, large capital letters were added to the margins near each plate number. At top and bottom the imprint is in the selvage next to the plate number; on the sides it is separated by a stamp with blank selvage.
With 2005 P.F. certificate
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Right imprint and plate no. 6427 block of six, lightly hinged on one stamp, vibrant color, minute thin speck in the margin and a light margin stainFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATE NUMBER AND "FIFTY" BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 50-CENT PARCEL POST ISSUE.
The Parcel Post issues were printed from plates of 180 which consisted of four panes of 45. According to Johl, the uniform color of the twelve denominations led to confusion on the part of postal clerks, who complained that they were forced to examine the stamps in detail to ensure they had the correct values. In response, on January 27, 1913, large capital letters were added to the margins near each plate number. At top and bottom the imprint is in the selvage next to the plate number; on the sides it is separated by a stamp with blank selvage.
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Top plate no. 6423 and "FIFTY" at right block of four, stamps Mint N.H., h.r. in selvage where some perf separations reinforced, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles
50c Parcel Post (Q10). Block of four, bottom stamps barest trace of hinging, vibrant color, Fine-Very Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
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