Interesting Varieties from Santander Colombia
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There are many interesting varieties present in Colombian stamps, particularly in the early 1900s.
This stamp was printed in sheets of twenty-eight and subsequently the surcharge was applied in 1907. There are many varieties. See below for a partial list of noted, consistent plating varieties.
There are 3 different font types and combinations. They differ not only in the "UN", but also in the "Cvo" - examples of these different types can be found at the following positions:
This stamp was printed in sheets of twenty-eight and subsequently the surcharge was applied in 1907. There are many varieties. See below for a partial list of noted, consistent plating varieties.
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Scott #37 - 1/2c Surcharge on 50c Rose Revenue Stamp:
This stamp was printed in sheets of twenty and subsequently the surcharge was applied in 1907. There are many varieties. See below for a partial list of noted, consistent plating varieties.
The following are graphical representations of some of these.
Provisional Surcharges of 1907 on Stamps of 1904:
This stamp was printed in sheets of twenty-eight and subsequently the surcharge was applied in 1907. There are many varieties. See below for a partial list of noted, consistent plating varieties.
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There are 3 different font types and combinations. They differ not only in the "UN", but also in the "Cvo" - examples of these different types can be found at the following positions:
Position 1 - Tall, thin letters, wide "UN" ; small bold "Cvo"
Position 6 - Antique appearing "UN" ; "Cvo" with very large "C", not in bold
Position 7 - Tall, thin letters, small serifs, narrow "UN" ; "Cvo" with very large "C", not in bold
Position 18 - "NU" for "UN" Error
Position 22 - "C" of "Cvo" with flattening at left
This stamp was printed in sheets of twenty-eight and subsequently the surcharge was applied in 1907. There are many varieties. See below for a partial list of noted, consistent plating varieties.
Position 9 - Cantavos instead of Centavos
Position 20 - Centavas instead of Centavos
Scott #37 - 1/2c Surcharge on 50c Rose Revenue Stamp:
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Position 2 - Top of "S" in Santander on the Surcharge is filled in.
Position 5 - "Cocreos" instead of "Correos"
Position 8 - "Provisional" in Narrow, tall and thin font. Tail on 2nd "n" in "Santander"
Position 12 - No period after "Provisional". Tail on 1st "n" in "Santander"
Position 16 - No period after "Provisional", Tail on "n" in "Provisional"
Position 20 - Tail on "n" in "Provisional", "Corceos" instead of "Correos"
Stay tuned for more plating varieties from Santander.
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