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