SG158
Dover 1881
SG158
1880-81 3d rose
Watermark
Imperial Crown
Watermark
Showing the watermark as seen on the reverse of the stamp.
Plate #
Issued
Plate 20
15,900,000 stamps
Plate 21
30,000,000 stamps
5d franking on a lettersheet from London to Bordeaux, franked with two 1d Bluish Lilac SG172a and a 3d Rose SG158 from plate 21, lettered OC. Cancelled by 3x London Squared Circle 'AU 12/82'
Printing Dates
Plate 20
Put to press
1880
Earliest date of use
29th January 1881
Plate 21
Put to press
15th July 1880
Earliest date of use
23rd August 1881
Essays and Proofs
Imprimatur
Registration Dates
Plate 20
19 Feb 81
Plate 21
18 Jul 81
Proof
Die proof on glazed card
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Panes
This production was in sheets of 240, (two panes of 120).
Surface Printed Issues - 1871-1880
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