Edward VII stamps
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Most Edwardian stamps used the same or similar frames around the portraits to
those of the late Victorian period. In the BPMA collections we have a series of stamp-size
trials with different portraits of the new monarch within existing frames.
Example of an Edward VII high value, 10s stamp
There are many colour trials of the various definitive stamp
values. There are also registration sheets of all issued stamps. These are
imperforate. Those overprinted for use in government departments or in
British post offices overseas (Morocco Agencies,
Bechuanaland Protectorate
and the Levant) are perforated.
Special sheet format
A special
sheet format was created for stamp booklets which were introduced in 1904. We have a
registration sheet of this.
Tyrian Plum, 1910
One famous stamp which was not issued was the 2d Tyrian Plum
of 1910. This is represented in the collection by:
- a complete imperforate
registration sheet
- a perforated sheet with one stamp missing
- a complete
set of colour trials.
There is also the metal die for this stamp and its original metal box. We the only metal plate that exists. It is an experimental letterpress one for the 1d value of 1911.
Low values
We also hold a collection of printing shades of the low
value stamps. The image on the right is an example.
Access
The best way to see all our
philatelic and postal history collections is by appointment with the
Curator of Philately, Douglas Muir. To make an appointment, please call
020 7239 2570
or email info@postalheritage.org.uk.
