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Posted on Dec 5, 2025

3¢ Vermilion

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Plate Flaws L

Two sets of marks in the left margin. The upper marks are composed of a group of at least 5 parallel lines. The lower marks are just below centre and are at a completely different angle than the upper ones. They are quite jagged and resemble plate cracks. Reported by Guy Jeffery with at least six reported.


Plate Flaw in Zone 9
Plate Position is Unknown

Earliest Recorded Use: Jun. 8, 1893