2011-09-22

maeda's composite plates ... batz method

fig 1 - enlarged detail of 10sen genuine frame - note the design merges with value.













fig 2 - maeda K series M2-10sen : 2 shades .   note the frame design.
corner shadow boxes are evident.

the Batz method was innovation in denmark to produce "bi-color" issue and also influenced the norge posthorn production ...  basic design elements frame and design were isolated on 1 plate; and value and text layered on a second plate ...   work saving method.

unknowingly,  maeda used similar approach with block/screen transfer ...  see fig 3 below  - merge lines on M3-osaka.    



what is signifigant also - this places the 10sen in bota group of imitations .   the isjp 2002 CD only records
nijumaru types.

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U imperfs as PO notice ...

I recall 1 PO produced facsimiles