Member ACCC (Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of NSW) 25 Dec 2018 01:24:17am
re: PENNY & HALF BROWN KGV
Hi Horamakhet
I looked in the ACSC and cannot find any mention that the 1½ stamp of any shade of brown being printed without a watermark.
Try facing it to the ceiling and shine a torch on the reverse to find the watermark (but not too close), I do that with not-so-easy detectable watermarks.
Rob
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Now there is actually one copy of the Penny & half brown, with no watermark. It has been missing for 52 years. It turned up recently (See attached article)
It has just recently been authenticated by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria.
Like my copy it is also on thin paper, but unlike mine, it is not damaged. It has just been given the BW number 83aa.
It is postmarked Barnaw, which could be Barnawatha in victoria.
This one is postmarked Magill, which I think is SA.
Yes this is also from the collection that I purchased.
Is this another copy, do I send it to the Royal Philatelic Society?
Could be a repeat of the KGV 1d red sideways discoveries. (only two known to exist)
One test I have forgotten, I will put it under a stereo microscope and light it from the back and front, and if there is a watermark, it will possibly show up.
Until I am absolutely sure, I can't find one, then I will submit it to the Royal Victorian Philatelic Society.
As I have said before, who knows what is lurking out there to be discovered.
KGV stamps are the most studied stamps in philately.
Member ACCC (Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of NSW) 25 Dec 2018 06:16:15pm
re: PENNY & HALF BROWN KGV
Hi Horamakhet
I would not recommend sending the stamp to the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria as I have heard through many reliable sources that they are not always accurate. I would send it to Michael Drury, he will be the best bet as he is Australia's most expert with KGV stamps and also Scott Starling.
Rob
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