GB 1969 Machin Definitives Jan 1969
From Stamps of the World
- Issue Date : 6th Jan 1969
- Designed by : Arnold Machin
- Printed by : Harrison & Sons Ltd
- Print Process : Photogravure
- Sheet Format: 240 (20 x 12)
- Stamp Size: 21mm x 24mm
- Perforations : 15 x 14
- Phosphor: 4d. Centre Band. 8d. Two Bands
- Withdrawn except Bureau: 25th November 1971
- Invalidated: 1st March 1972
Notes[edit]
The original 4d Machin, printed in sepia, was problematic because its dark colour meant postmarks were difficult to spot. A decision was made (a-la Penny Black/Penny Red) to change it to red. This caused a clash with the existing 8d red, which was also changed.
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First Day Cover[edit]
- No Special Postmark was provided for this Colour Change
