Postage Reference:FREE SPECIAL DELIVERY (UK), FREE INTERNATIONAL TRACKED & SIGNED
Guarantee:NO RETURN, NO REFUND (All the money from the sales go to the Foundation | Charity)
Foundation | Charity Name:THE KOS FOUNDATION
% from the sale for the Foundation | Charity:100% TO THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Foundation | Charity Link:http://thekosfoundation.online/
IMPORTANT:ANY OMISSIONS or ERRORS WITH THE LISTING, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE
SPECIAL THANK YOU:FOR SUPPORTING CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS
Condition:USED
Other Remarks:BOTTOM CORNER LETTERS ONLY
ABOUT THE STAMPS
The designation Sg.43/44 Plate 127 is a slight variation of the catalogue shorthand for SG 43 / SG 44 (Plate 127), which represents the iconic Great Britain Queen Victoria 1d (One Penny) Red postage stamp featuring letters in all four corners.
First issued in 1864, this specific line-engraved series is widely collected by philatelists by its individual printing plate numbers.
Four Corner Letters: Unlike earlier "Penny Reds" that only featured tracking letters in the bottom two corners, this design features check letters in all four corners to deter forgery. Decoding the Position
Bottom Left Letter (C): Represents the row of the sheet. Since 'C' is the 3rd letter of the alphabet, your stamp comes from Row 3.
Bottom Right Letter (P): Represents the column of the sheet. Since 'P' is the 16th letter of the alphabet, your stamp comes from Column 16.
Because this is a four-corner-letter issue, the top corners feature the exact reverse layout to hinder counterfeiting:
Top Left Letter: C
Top Right Letter: P
Engraved Plate Numbers: The actual plate number "127" is micro-engraved directly into the intricate lacework border vertically on both the left and right sides of the Queen's portrait.
Rarity & Varieties
Plate 127 is relatively common and widely accessible for collectors in used condition. However, premium values apply to examples found in Unmounted Mint (MNH) condition or scarce structural errors, such as the Inverted Watermark variety (SG 43wi / SG 44wi)
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPlease be aware check whether on the stamp is any overprint. With every overprint you must be aware that forgeries are around therefore, to be 100% sure if stamp does not have attest completed, do that for your peace of mind. Stamp sold as seen.LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Stamp as seen on images. Please be aware that post is for FREE dealt via Royal Mail however, if you want to have secure delivery can be arranged to be posted by DHL or UPS, ...
All money from the sale go to Cancer Foundation and Hospital Trials therefore, there is no returning policy available as well no refund (no return and no refund for this stamp).
PAYMENT & POSTAGE DETAILS
For the UK: Royal Mail Special Delivery (FREE of charge)
Europe and worldwide: Royal Mail International Signed and Trace (FREE of charge)
