GB 1849 2d Blue Plate 4 TB

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  • TB was re entered twice. The first was late in the imperf period (=State 2) leading to a TRL in the Right margin.
  • The base became worn.
  • The second repair was in the very late perf period (=state 3) leading to restoration of the design and a weak T.
2 examples of TB imperf plate 4 alongside 2 perf 16 examples in State 2 The first perf 16 showing the re-entered TRL in the left margin and the second showing that it also subsequently became worn.

imperf

GB 1849 2d Blue Plate 4 TB.jpg
GB 1849 2d Blue Plate 4 TBE1.jpg
showing wear


Perf 16

state2
state2
state2 later
GB 1849 2d Blue Plate 4 TBTC16.jpg

Perf 14