Thursday, 10 September 2015

STAMP

General Perspective View

It is an artifact, valueable asset and heritage. The main components of stamp consists of image, perforation, denomination and country name.

Philatelist Perspective View

  • Type of paper used
  • Perforation guage
  • Perforation holes - small or big
  • Watermarks
  • Type of cancellation used includes colour
  • Type of block - positioning in the row and column
  • Type of plate used
  • Vignette features
  • Wording used
  • Process of printing
  • Error
  • Overprints used
  • Origins of printing
  • Classic or modern
  • Type of issuances
  • Type of grill