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In my opinion, one of the most attractive King George V issues of the
whole of the British Commonwealth, this issue can provide the collector
with a myriad of options for collecting. Once you have a basic set then
the next step would be to add a range of shades, especially for
collectors of mint. Many values also come with inverted watermarks,
though the 5s & 10s values are rare. Beyond this are stamps with the
marginal plate number attached, available in singles, pairs, and strips
of three or blocks. Booklet panes of six in ½d, 1d, 1½d & 2d values
would add a further degree of specialisation. Look out for panes or
single stamps with partial tete-beches, these being caused by uneven
cutting in the manufacture of panes for stamp booklets. Often a sliver
of the adjoining stamp is visible, but upside down! There are many fun
varieties to be found. Some are constant, often progressing as the
plate wears through use; others are one-offs and can be quite
spectacular.
For the used collector, postmarks on this issue are best collected in
blocks or multiples due to the small format of the stamp. Also, look
out for stamps used in Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Swaziland or South West
Africa. The low values can be found, but values of 3d and above can be
elusive.
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