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The absence or presence of adhesive gum on the stamp’s reverse can be evaluated in a few different ways. Prices in the Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth and British Empire Stamps Catalogueare for “lightly hinged” examples of unused Queen Victoria to King George V stamps. This can mean a single hinge mark, although, two or three might be acceptable if th...
The Commonwealth and British Empire and Great Britain Concise catalogues have developed a few categories to define the marginal positioning of a stamp. ‘Good’, ‘fine’, ‘very fine’ and ‘superb’ examples of the first postage stamp. ‘Fine’ stamps have ‘approximately one half of the distance between two adjoining unsevered stamps’ – on all four sides. ...
On a perfect stamp, the space between the edge of the design and the perforations should be equal on all sides. A stamp slightly off-centre could still merit the description ‘fine’, but if it is visibly off-centre in more than one direction or the design touches the perforations, then a discount from catalogue price could be expected. Early stamps ...
A ‘fine’ cancellation should be lightly applied if possible leaving a substantial part of the design clear of the cancellation. Also desirable are well-centred examples displaying all, or nearly all, of the cancellation on the stamp. This is particularly true where the cancellation is more significant than the stamp, such as a Wotton-under-Edge Mal...
Beginner collectors are advised from the outset to avoid torn stamps; however, not all torn stamps are worthless. Even a torn example of a desirable stamp is still collectable and can, therefore, command a price. A creaseis clearly evident on the surface of the stamp and will result in a more common stamp being worth between one fifth and one-tenth...
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British Stamp Market Values annual price guide for collectors British Stamp Market Values gives market prices for all stamps and philatelic products issued in Great Britain since 1840. It includes definitives, commemoratives, miniature sheets,
