I have several Great Britain scott #58--the small Queen Victoria and I cannot find a plate number on any of them. Could someone tell me where I should be looking?? Scott mentions the different numbers but does not say where they are located. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Tom C.
re: Identifying plate number positions on Queen Victoria stamps
Hi Tom, The location is illustrated in SG catalog. On the left side of the stamp, it is in the scroll work opposite the fraction bar. On the right side it is slightly higher opposite the 1 of 1/2. The numbers read looking towards the edge from the center of the stamp and this is the same for both sides. There are 2 numbers on each stamp so hopefully one will not be under the cancel. You will need a good magnifier to see them. Good luck. Bob
re: Identifying plate number positions on Queen Victoria stamps
To distinguish between 9 and 19 (or any single digit plate number vs double digit plate number) on the 1/2d, all you have to do is note the position of the 9. The left-most digit always starts at the same position. So if 9 is in the first spot, it must be plate #9. If 9 is in the 2nd spot, then it must be plate #19. It won't matter if you can see the 1 or not.
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